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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.76, 2,832.38 and 1,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.76, 2,832.38 and 1,306.74 is: 1,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.76 : 2,832.38 = 1,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.76/2,832.38 = 1,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.76x = 2,832.38 × 1,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.76x = 3,701,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,184.24/2,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.91

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