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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.33, 2,864.73 and 1,604.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.33, 2,864.73 and 1,604.47 is: 2,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.33 : 2,864.73 = 1,604.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.33/2,864.73 = 1,604.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.33x = 2,864.73 × 1,604.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.33x = 4,596,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,373.34/2,077.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.64

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