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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.82, 2,854.15 and 1,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.82, 2,854.15 and 1,281.44 is: 1,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.82 : 2,854.15 = 1,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.82/2,854.15 = 1,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.82x = 2,854.15 × 1,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.82x = 3,657,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,421.98/2,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.73

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