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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.19, 2,858.66 and 1,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.19, 2,858.66 and 1,232.43 is: 1,700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.19 : 2,858.66 = 1,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.19/2,858.66 = 1,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.19x = 2,858.66 × 1,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.19x = 3,523,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,098.34/2,072.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.18

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