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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.47, 2,869.23 and 1,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.47, 2,869.23 and 1,322.56 is: 1,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.47 : 2,869.23 = 1,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.47/2,869.23 = 1,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.47x = 2,869.23 × 1,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.47x = 3,794,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,728.83/2,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.73

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