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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.89, 3,083.50 and 1,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.89, 3,083.50 and 1,763.28 is: 2,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.89 : 3,083.50 = 1,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.89/3,083.50 = 1,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.89x = 3,083.50 × 1,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.89x = 5,437,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,077.18/2,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.21

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