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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.23, 2,831.86 and 1,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.23, 2,831.86 and 1,344.27 is: 1,854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.23 : 2,831.86 = 1,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.23/2,831.86 = 1,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.23x = 2,831.86 × 1,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.23x = 3,806,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,784.44/2,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.05

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