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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.72, 2,863.32 and 1,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.72, 2,863.32 and 1,328.18 is: 1,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.72 : 2,863.32 = 1,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.72/2,863.32 = 1,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.72x = 2,863.32 × 1,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.72x = 3,803,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,004.36/2,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.14

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