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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.89, 2,843.81 and 1,397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.89, 2,843.81 and 1,397.59 is: 1,927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.89 : 2,843.81 = 1,397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.89/2,843.81 = 1,397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.89x = 2,843.81 × 1,397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.89x = 3,974,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,471.56/2,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.59

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