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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.11, 2,858.43 and 1,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.11, 2,858.43 and 1,284.79 is: 1,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.11 : 2,858.43 = 1,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.11/2,858.43 = 1,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.11x = 2,858.43 × 1,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.11x = 3,672,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,475.13/2,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.34

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