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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.86, 2,827.84 and 1,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.86, 2,827.84 and 1,341.44 is: 1,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.86 : 2,827.84 = 1,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.86/2,827.84 = 1,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.86x = 2,827.84 × 1,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.86x = 3,793,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,361.59/2,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.55

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