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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.36, 2,823.96 and 1,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.36, 2,823.96 and 1,383.88 is: 1,908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.36 : 2,823.96 = 1,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.36/2,823.96 = 1,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.36x = 2,823.96 × 1,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.36x = 3,908,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,021.76/2,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.81

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