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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.57, 2,825.09 and 1,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.57, 2,825.09 and 1,385.26 is: 1,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.57 : 2,825.09 = 1,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.57/2,825.09 = 1,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.57x = 2,825.09 × 1,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.57x = 3,913,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,484.17/2,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.42

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