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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.12, 2,845.68 and 1,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.12, 2,845.68 and 1,363.44 is: 1,882.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.12 : 2,845.68 = 1,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.12/2,845.68 = 1,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.12x = 2,845.68 × 1,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.12x = 3,879,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,913.94/2,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.43

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