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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.03, 2,858.44 and 1,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.03, 2,858.44 and 1,232.27 is: 1,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.03 : 2,858.44 = 1,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.03/2,858.44 = 1,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.03x = 2,858.44 × 1,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.03x = 3,522,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,354.80/2,072.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.95

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