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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.85, 2,860.84 and 1,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.85, 2,860.84 and 1,233.63 is: 1,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.85 : 2,860.84 = 1,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.85/2,860.84 = 1,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.85x = 2,860.84 × 1,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.85x = 3,529,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,214.97/2,072.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.59

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