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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.42, 2,861.67 and 1,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.42, 2,861.67 and 1,327.35 is: 1,831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.42 : 2,861.67 = 1,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.42/2,861.67 = 1,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.42x = 2,861.67 × 1,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.42x = 3,798,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,437.67/2,073.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.97

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