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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.93, 2,866.23 and 1,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.93, 2,866.23 and 1,280.09 is: 1,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.93 : 2,866.23 = 1,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.93/2,866.23 = 1,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.93x = 2,866.23 × 1,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.93x = 3,669,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,018.03/2,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.56

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