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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.87, 2,833.37 and 1,343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.87, 2,833.37 and 1,343.49 is: 1,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.87 : 2,833.37 = 1,343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.87/2,833.37 = 1,343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.87x = 2,833.37 × 1,343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.87x = 3,806,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,595.74/2,052.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.28

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