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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.84, 2,847.96 and 1,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.84, 2,847.96 and 1,355.80 is: 1,871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.84 : 2,847.96 = 1,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.84/2,847.96 = 1,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.84x = 2,847.96 × 1,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.84x = 3,861,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,264.17/2,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.82

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