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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.28, 2,828.58 and 1,343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.28, 2,828.58 and 1,343.74 is: 1,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.28 : 2,828.58 = 1,343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.28/2,828.58 = 1,343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.28x = 2,828.58 × 1,343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.28x = 3,800,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,876.09/2,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.93

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