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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.36, 2,846.43 and 1,316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.36, 2,846.43 and 1,316.55 is: 1,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.36 : 2,846.43 = 1,316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.36/2,846.43 = 1,316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.36x = 2,846.43 × 1,316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.36x = 3,747,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,467.42/2,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.08

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