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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.59, 4,053.06 and 1,384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.59, 4,053.06 and 1,384.83 is: 2,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.59 : 4,053.06 = 1,384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.59/4,053.06 = 1,384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.59x = 4,053.06 × 1,384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.59x = 5,612,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,799.08/2,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.59

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