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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.76, 2,846.28 and 1,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.76, 2,846.28 and 1,399.52 is: 1,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.76 : 2,846.28 = 1,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.76/2,846.28 = 1,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.76x = 2,846.28 × 1,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.76x = 3,983,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,425.79/2,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.18

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