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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.52, 2,848.19 and 1,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.52, 2,848.19 and 1,402.44 is: 1,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.52 : 2,848.19 = 1,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.52/2,848.19 = 1,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.52x = 2,848.19 × 1,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.52x = 3,994,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,408.57/2,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.86

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