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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.97, 2,863.57 and 1,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.97, 2,863.57 and 1,329.66 is: 1,834.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.97 : 2,863.57 = 1,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.97/2,863.57 = 1,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.97x = 2,863.57 × 1,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.97x = 3,807,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,574.49/2,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.12

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