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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.08, 2,863.28 and 1,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.08, 2,863.28 and 1,329.72 is: 1,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.08 : 2,863.28 = 1,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.08/2,863.28 = 1,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.08x = 2,863.28 × 1,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.08x = 3,807,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,360.68/2,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.80

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