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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.13, 2,858.33 and 1,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.13, 2,858.33 and 1,694.67 is: 2,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.13 : 2,858.33 = 1,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.13/2,858.33 = 1,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.13x = 2,858.33 × 1,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.13x = 4,843,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,917.63/2,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.65

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