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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.90, 2,857.41 and 1,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.90, 2,857.41 and 1,284.48 is: 1,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.90 : 2,857.41 = 1,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.90/2,857.41 = 1,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.90x = 2,857.41 × 1,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.90x = 3,670,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,286.00/2,070.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.31

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