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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.48, 2,861.34 and 1,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.48, 2,861.34 and 1,327.16 is: 1,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.48 : 2,861.34 = 1,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.48/2,861.34 = 1,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.48x = 2,861.34 × 1,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.48x = 3,797,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,455.99/2,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.44

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