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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.51, 2,849.67 and 1,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.51, 2,849.67 and 1,393.29 is: 1,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.51 : 2,849.67 = 1,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.51/2,849.67 = 1,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.51x = 2,849.67 × 1,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.51x = 3,970,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,416.71/2,064.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.18

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