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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.58, 2,864.93 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.58, 2,864.93 and 1,368 is: 1,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.58 : 2,864.93 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.58/2,864.93 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.58x = 2,864.93 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.58x = 3,919,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,217.40/2,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.25

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