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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.94, 2,859.66 and 1,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.94, 2,859.66 and 1,232.37 is: 1,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.94 : 2,859.66 = 1,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.94/2,859.66 = 1,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.94x = 2,859.66 × 1,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.94x = 3,524,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,159.19/2,071.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.90

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