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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.92, 2,971.44 and 1,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.92, 2,971.44 and 1,367.04 is: 1,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.92 : 2,971.44 = 1,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.92/2,971.44 = 1,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.92x = 2,971.44 × 1,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.92x = 4,062,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,077.34/2,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.78

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