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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.23, 2,868.63 and 1,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.23, 2,868.63 and 1,369.53 is: 1,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.23 : 2,868.63 = 1,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.23/2,868.63 = 1,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.23x = 2,868.63 × 1,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.23x = 3,928,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,674.84/2,077.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.30

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