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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.69, 2,865.78 and 1,367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.69, 2,865.78 and 1,367.67 is: 1,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.69 : 2,865.78 = 1,367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.69/2,865.78 = 1,367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.69x = 2,865.78 × 1,367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.69x = 3,919,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,441.33/2,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.35

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