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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.39, 4,153.56 and 1,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.39, 4,153.56 and 1,383.67 is: 2,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.39 : 4,153.56 = 1,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.39/4,153.56 = 1,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.39x = 4,153.56 × 1,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.39x = 5,747,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,156.37/2,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.49

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