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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.59, 2,845.33 and 1,397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.59, 2,845.33 and 1,397.99 is: 1,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.59 : 2,845.33 = 1,397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.59/2,845.33 = 1,397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.59x = 2,845.33 × 1,397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.59x = 3,977,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,746.51/2,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.46

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