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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.46, 2,830.46 and 1,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.46, 2,830.46 and 1,390.08 is: 1,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.46 : 2,830.46 = 1,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.46/2,830.46 = 1,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.46x = 2,830.46 × 1,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.46x = 3,934,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,565.84/2,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.07

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