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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.25, 2,821.93 and 1,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.25, 2,821.93 and 1,382 is: 1,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.25 : 2,821.93 = 1,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.25/2,821.93 = 1,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.25x = 2,821.93 × 1,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.25x = 3,899,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,907.26/2,044.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.74

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