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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.36, 2,858.09 and 1,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.36, 2,858.09 and 1,232.27 is: 1,700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.36 : 2,858.09 = 1,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.36/2,858.09 = 1,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.36x = 2,858.09 × 1,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.36x = 3,521,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,938.56/2,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.30

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