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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.67, 2,860.08 and 1,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.67, 2,860.08 and 1,233.11 is: 1,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.67 : 2,860.08 = 1,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.67/2,860.08 = 1,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.67x = 2,860.08 × 1,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.67x = 3,526,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,778.95/2,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.56

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