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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.54 and 1,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.54 and 1,236.44 is: 1,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.91 : 2,864.54 = 1,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.91/2,864.54 = 1,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.91x = 2,864.54 × 1,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.91x = 3,541,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,842.09/2,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.17

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