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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.52, 2,861.60 and 1,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.52, 2,861.60 and 1,328.24 is: 1,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.52 : 2,861.60 = 1,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.52/2,861.60 = 1,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.52x = 2,861.60 × 1,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.52x = 3,800,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,891.58/2,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.30

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