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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.10, 2,866.39 and 1,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.10, 2,866.39 and 1,330.40 is: 1,836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.10 : 2,866.39 = 1,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.10/2,866.39 = 1,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.10x = 2,866.39 × 1,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.10x = 3,813,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,427.60/2,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.82

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