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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.02, 2,840.94 and 1,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.02, 2,840.94 and 1,360.26 is: 1,876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.02 : 2,840.94 = 1,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.02/2,840.94 = 1,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.02x = 2,840.94 × 1,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.02x = 3,864,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,417.04/2,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.82

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