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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.78, 2,850.89 and 1,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.78, 2,850.89 and 1,320.49 is: 1,820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.78 : 2,850.89 = 1,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.78/2,850.89 = 1,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.78x = 2,850.89 × 1,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.78x = 3,764,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,571.74/2,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.59

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