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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.63, 2,826.84 and 1,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.63, 2,826.84 and 1,376.40 is: 1,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.63 : 2,826.84 = 1,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.63/2,826.84 = 1,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.63x = 2,826.84 × 1,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.63x = 3,890,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,866.52/2,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.18

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