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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.33, 2,856.74 and 1,576.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.33, 2,856.74 and 1,576.05 is: 2,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.33 : 2,856.74 = 1,576.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.33/2,856.74 = 1,576.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.33x = 2,856.74 × 1,576.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.33x = 4,502,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,365.08/2,076.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.42

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