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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.04, 2,831.37 and 1,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.04, 2,831.37 and 1,305.73 is: 1,801.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.04 : 2,831.37 = 1,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.04/2,831.37 = 1,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.04x = 2,831.37 × 1,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.04x = 3,697,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,004.75/2,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.62

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