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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.25, 2,839.44 and 1,311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.25, 2,839.44 and 1,311.03 is: 1,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.25 : 2,839.44 = 1,311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.25/2,839.44 = 1,311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.25x = 2,839.44 × 1,311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.25x = 3,722,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,591.02/2,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.50

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