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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.73, 2,867.04 and 1,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.73, 2,867.04 and 1,636.11 is: 2,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.73 : 2,867.04 = 1,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.73/2,867.04 = 1,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.73x = 2,867.04 × 1,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.73x = 4,690,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,795.89/2,074.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.92

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