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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.85, 2,858.81 and 1,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.85, 2,858.81 and 1,274.90 is: 1,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.85 : 2,858.81 = 1,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.85/2,858.81 = 1,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.85x = 2,858.81 × 1,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.85x = 3,644,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,676.20/2,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.15

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