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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.30, 2,871.46 and 1,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.30, 2,871.46 and 1,333.60 is: 1,841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.30 : 2,871.46 = 1,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.30/2,871.46 = 1,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.30x = 2,871.46 × 1,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.30x = 3,829,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,379.06/2,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.67

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