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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.88, 2,867.16 and 1,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.88, 2,867.16 and 1,702.96 is: 2,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.88 : 2,867.16 = 1,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.88/2,867.16 = 1,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.88x = 2,867.16 × 1,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.88x = 4,882,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,658.79/2,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.96

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