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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.38, 2,849.40 and 1,319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.38, 2,849.40 and 1,319.15 is: 1,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.38 : 2,849.40 = 1,319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.38/2,849.40 = 1,319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.38x = 2,849.40 × 1,319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.38x = 3,758,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,771.76/2,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.89

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