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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.25, 2,860.31 and 1,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.25, 2,860.31 and 1,233.54 is: 1,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.25 : 2,860.31 = 1,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.25/2,860.31 = 1,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.25x = 2,860.31 × 1,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.25x = 3,528,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,300.63/2,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.64

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