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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.52, 2,824.85 and 1,376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.52, 2,824.85 and 1,376.11 is: 1,896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.52 : 2,824.85 = 1,376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.52/2,824.85 = 1,376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.52x = 2,824.85 × 1,376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.52x = 3,887,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,304.33/2,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.69

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