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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.48, 2,858.58 and 1,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.48, 2,858.58 and 1,325.16 is: 1,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.48 : 2,858.58 = 1,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.48/2,858.58 = 1,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.48x = 2,858.58 × 1,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.48x = 3,788,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,075.87/2,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.68

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