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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.21, 2,866.22 and 1,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.21, 2,866.22 and 1,368.51 is: 1,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.21 : 2,866.22 = 1,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.21/2,866.22 = 1,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.21x = 2,866.22 × 1,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.21x = 3,922,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,451.06/2,076.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.24

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