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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.30, 2,828.61 and 1,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.30, 2,828.61 and 1,388.91 is: 1,914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.30 : 2,828.61 = 1,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.30/2,828.61 = 1,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.30x = 2,828.61 × 1,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.30x = 3,928,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,684.72/2,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.28

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