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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.84, 2,845.64 and 1,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.84, 2,845.64 and 1,363 is: 1,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.84 : 2,845.64 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.84/2,845.64 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.84x = 2,845.64 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.84x = 3,878,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,607.32/2,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.23

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