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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.41, 2,863.35 and 1,319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.41, 2,863.35 and 1,319.09 is: 1,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.41 : 2,863.35 = 1,319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.41/2,863.35 = 1,319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.41x = 2,863.35 × 1,319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.41x = 3,777,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,002.03/2,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.76

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