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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.32, 2,876.04 and 1,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.32, 2,876.04 and 1,643.34 is: 2,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.32 : 2,876.04 = 1,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.32/2,876.04 = 1,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.32x = 2,876.04 × 1,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.32x = 4,726,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,311.57/2,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.38

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