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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.45, 3,091.77 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.45, 3,091.77 and 1,194.75 is: 1,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.45 : 3,091.77 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.45/3,091.77 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.45x = 3,091.77 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.45x = 3,693,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,892.21/2,061.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.89

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