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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.08, 2,858.97 and 1,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.08, 2,858.97 and 1,364.67 is: 1,882.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.08 : 2,858.97 = 1,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.08/2,858.97 = 1,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.08x = 2,858.97 × 1,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.08x = 3,901,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,550.59/2,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.01

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