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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.82, 2,865.96 and 1,290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.82, 2,865.96 and 1,290.93 is: 1,782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.82 : 2,865.96 = 1,290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.82/2,865.96 = 1,290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.82x = 2,865.96 × 1,290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.82x = 3,699,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,753.74/2,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.31

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