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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.96, 2,847.27 and 1,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.96, 2,847.27 and 1,355.51 is: 1,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.96 : 2,847.27 = 1,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.96/2,847.27 = 1,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.96x = 2,847.27 × 1,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.96x = 3,859,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,510.08/2,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.96

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