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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.10, 2,862.52 and 1,366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.10, 2,862.52 and 1,366.21 is: 1,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.10 : 2,862.52 = 1,366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.10/2,862.52 = 1,366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.10x = 2,862.52 × 1,366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.10x = 3,910,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,803.45/2,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.63

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