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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.12, 2,832.96 and 1,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.12, 2,832.96 and 1,306.72 is: 1,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.12 : 2,832.96 = 1,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.12/2,832.96 = 1,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.12x = 2,832.96 × 1,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.12x = 3,701,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,885.49/2,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.05

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