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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.04, 2,863.97 and 1,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.04, 2,863.97 and 1,329.64 is: 1,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.04 : 2,863.97 = 1,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.04/2,863.97 = 1,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.04x = 2,863.97 × 1,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.04x = 3,808,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,049.07/2,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.29

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