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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.69, 2,858.52 and 1,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.69, 2,858.52 and 1,325.08 is: 1,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.69 : 2,858.52 = 1,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.69/2,858.52 = 1,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.69x = 2,858.52 × 1,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.69x = 3,787,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,767.68/2,071.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.35

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