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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.64, 2,860.34 and 1,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.64, 2,860.34 and 1,233.15 is: 1,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.64 : 2,860.34 = 1,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.64/2,860.34 = 1,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.64x = 2,860.34 × 1,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.64x = 3,527,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,228.27/2,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.80

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