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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.04, 2,877.78 and 1,376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.04, 2,877.78 and 1,376.97 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.04 : 2,877.78 = 1,376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.04/2,877.78 = 1,376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.04x = 2,877.78 × 1,376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.04x = 3,962,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,616.73/2,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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