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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.32, 2,863.96 and 1,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.32, 2,863.96 and 1,236.45 is: 1,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.32 : 2,863.96 = 1,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.32/2,863.96 = 1,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.32x = 2,863.96 × 1,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.32x = 3,541,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,134.88/2,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.31

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