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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.28, 3,083.44 and 1,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.28, 3,083.44 and 1,189.80 is: 1,783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.28 : 3,083.44 = 1,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.28/3,083.44 = 1,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.28x = 3,083.44 × 1,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.28x = 3,668,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,676.91/2,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.27

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