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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.33, 2,855.73 and 1,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.33, 2,855.73 and 1,324.02 is: 1,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.33 : 2,855.73 = 1,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.33/2,855.73 = 1,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.33x = 2,855.73 × 1,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.33x = 3,781,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,043.63/2,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.30

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