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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.76, 2,846.84 and 1,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.76, 2,846.84 and 1,355.72 is: 1,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.76 : 2,846.84 = 1,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.76/2,846.84 = 1,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.76x = 2,846.84 × 1,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.76x = 3,859,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,496.91/2,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.13

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