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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.23, 2,864.49 and 1,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.23, 2,864.49 and 1,366.53 is: 1,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.23 : 2,864.49 = 1,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.23/2,864.49 = 1,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.23x = 2,864.49 × 1,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.23x = 3,914,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,411.52/2,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.16

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