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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.71, 2,834.44 and 1,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.71, 2,834.44 and 1,307.99 is: 1,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.71 : 2,834.44 = 1,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.71/2,834.44 = 1,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.71x = 2,834.44 × 1,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.71x = 3,707,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,419.18/2,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.23

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