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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.51, 2,858.85 and 1,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.51, 2,858.85 and 1,326.24 is: 1,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.51 : 2,858.85 = 1,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.51/2,858.85 = 1,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.51x = 2,858.85 × 1,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.51x = 3,791,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,521.22/2,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.55

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