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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.13, 2,860.14 and 1,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.13, 2,860.14 and 1,233.86 is: 1,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.13 : 2,860.14 = 1,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.13/2,860.14 = 1,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.13x = 2,860.14 × 1,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.13x = 3,529,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,012.34/2,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.26

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