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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.07, 2,859.58 and 1,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.07, 2,859.58 and 1,233.21 is: 1,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.07 : 2,859.58 = 1,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.07/2,859.58 = 1,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.07x = 2,859.58 × 1,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.07x = 3,526,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,462.65/2,073.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.08

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