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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.08, 2,860.96 and 1,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.08, 2,860.96 and 1,234.22 is: 1,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.08 : 2,860.96 = 1,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.08/2,860.96 = 1,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.08x = 2,860.96 × 1,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.08x = 3,531,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,054.05/2,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.47

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