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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.53, 2,870.01 and 1,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.53, 2,870.01 and 1,333.22 is: 1,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.53 : 2,870.01 = 1,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.53/2,870.01 = 1,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.53x = 2,870.01 × 1,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.53x = 3,826,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,342.87/2,079.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.00

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