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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.44, 2,860.40 and 1,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.44, 2,860.40 and 1,233.92 is: 1,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.44 : 2,860.40 = 1,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.44/2,860.40 = 1,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.44x = 2,860.40 × 1,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.44x = 3,529,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,504.77/2,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.25

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