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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.37, 2,863.98 and 1,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.37, 2,863.98 and 1,236.48 is: 1,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.37 : 2,863.98 = 1,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.37/2,863.98 = 1,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.37x = 2,863.98 × 1,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.37x = 3,541,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,253.99/2,075.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.32

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