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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.91, 2,827.91 and 1,341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.91, 2,827.91 and 1,341.77 is: 1,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.91 : 2,827.91 = 1,341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.91/2,827.91 = 1,341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.91x = 2,827.91 × 1,341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.91x = 3,794,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,394.02/2,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.01

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