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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.51, 2,854.71 and 1,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.51, 2,854.71 and 1,323.24 is: 1,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.51 : 2,854.71 = 1,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.51/2,854.71 = 1,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.51x = 2,854.71 × 1,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.51x = 3,777,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,466.46/2,070.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.41

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