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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.06, 2,858.46 and 1,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.06, 2,858.46 and 1,694.40 is: 2,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.06 : 2,858.46 = 1,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.06/2,858.46 = 1,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.06x = 2,858.46 × 1,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.06x = 4,843,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,374.62/2,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.34

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