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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.77, 2,845.33 and 1,354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.77, 2,845.33 and 1,354.65 is: 1,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.77 : 2,845.33 = 1,354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.77/2,845.33 = 1,354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.77x = 2,845.33 × 1,354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.77x = 3,854,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,426.28/2,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.57

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