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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.13, 2,848.95 and 1,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.13, 2,848.95 and 1,402.44 is: 1,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.13 : 2,848.95 = 1,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.13/2,848.95 = 1,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.13x = 2,848.95 × 1,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.13x = 3,995,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,481.44/2,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.61

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