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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.52, 2,863.26 and 1,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.52, 2,863.26 and 1,235.72 is: 1,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.52 : 2,863.26 = 1,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.52/2,863.26 = 1,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.52x = 2,863.26 × 1,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.52x = 3,538,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,194.81/2,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.55

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