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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.34, 2,837.88 and 1,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.34, 2,837.88 and 1,299.90 is: 1,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.34 : 2,837.88 = 1,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.34/2,837.88 = 1,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.34x = 2,837.88 × 1,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.34x = 3,688,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,960.21/2,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.07

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