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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.23, 2,852.96 and 1,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.23, 2,852.96 and 1,281.13 is: 1,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.23 : 2,852.96 = 1,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.23/2,852.96 = 1,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.23x = 2,852.96 × 1,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.23x = 3,654,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,991.97/2,067.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.06

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