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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.97, 2,870.51 and 1,334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.97, 2,870.51 and 1,334.61 is: 1,840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.97 : 2,870.51 = 1,334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.97/2,870.51 = 1,334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.97x = 2,870.51 × 1,334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.97x = 3,831,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,004.68/2,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.09

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