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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.73, 2,838.07 and 1,348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.73, 2,838.07 and 1,348.77 is: 1,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.73 : 2,838.07 = 1,348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.73/2,838.07 = 1,348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.73x = 2,838.07 × 1,348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.73x = 3,827,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,903.67/2,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.26

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