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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.10, 2,860.62 and 1,402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.10, 2,860.62 and 1,402.37 is: 1,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.10 : 2,860.62 = 1,402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.10/2,860.62 = 1,402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.10x = 2,860.62 × 1,402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.10x = 4,011,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,647.67/2,073.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.10

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