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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.58, 2,846.88 and 1,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.58, 2,846.88 and 1,399.38 is: 1,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.58 : 2,846.88 = 1,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.58/2,846.88 = 1,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.58x = 2,846.88 × 1,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.58x = 3,983,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,866.93/2,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.56

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