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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.96, 2,862.59 and 1,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.96, 2,862.59 and 1,328.75 is: 1,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.96 : 2,862.59 = 1,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.96/2,862.59 = 1,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.96x = 2,862.59 × 1,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.96x = 3,803,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,666.46/2,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.13

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