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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.90, 2,866.35 and 1,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.90, 2,866.35 and 1,180.83 is: 1,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.90 : 2,866.35 = 1,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.90/2,866.35 = 1,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.90x = 2,866.35 × 1,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.90x = 3,384,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,672.07/2,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.68

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