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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.17, 2,839.97 and 1,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.17, 2,839.97 and 1,396.86 is: 1,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.17 : 2,839.97 = 1,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.17/2,839.97 = 1,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.17x = 2,839.97 × 1,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.17x = 3,967,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,033.51/2,061.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.66

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