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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.55, 2,866.12 and 1,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.55, 2,866.12 and 1,331.15 is: 1,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.55 : 2,866.12 = 1,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.55/2,866.12 = 1,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.55x = 2,866.12 × 1,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.55x = 3,815,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,217.98/2,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.29

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