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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.34, 2,861.84 and 1,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.34, 2,861.84 and 1,276.91 is: 1,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.34 : 2,861.84 = 1,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.34/2,861.84 = 1,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.34x = 2,861.84 × 1,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.34x = 3,654,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,301.00/2,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.52

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