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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.98, 2,862.56 and 1,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.98, 2,862.56 and 1,365.91 is: 1,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.98 : 2,862.56 = 1,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.98/2,862.56 = 1,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.98x = 2,862.56 × 1,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.98x = 3,909,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,999.33/2,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.36

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