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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.35, 2,826.54 and 1,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.35, 2,826.54 and 1,386.09 is: 1,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.35 : 2,826.54 = 1,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.35/2,826.54 = 1,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.35x = 2,826.54 × 1,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.35x = 3,917,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,838.83/2,049.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.75

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