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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.67, 2,862.84 and 1,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.67, 2,862.84 and 1,235.11 is: 1,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.67 : 2,862.84 = 1,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.67/2,862.84 = 1,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.67x = 2,862.84 × 1,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.67x = 3,535,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,922.31/2,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.33

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