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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.48, 2,848.36 and 1,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.48, 2,848.36 and 1,399 is: 1,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.48 : 2,848.36 = 1,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.48/2,848.36 = 1,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.48x = 2,848.36 × 1,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.48x = 3,984,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,855.64/2,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.13

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