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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.33, 2,861.08 and 1,445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.33, 2,861.08 and 1,445.07 is: 1,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.33 : 2,861.08 = 1,445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.33/2,861.08 = 1,445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.33x = 2,861.08 × 1,445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.33x = 4,134,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,460.88/2,074.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.15

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