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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.52, 2,846.04 and 1,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.52, 2,846.04 and 1,399.32 is: 1,929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.52 : 2,846.04 = 1,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.52/2,846.04 = 1,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.52x = 2,846.04 × 1,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.52x = 3,982,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,520.69/2,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.96

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