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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.52, 3,092.28 and 1,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.52, 3,092.28 and 1,196.44 is: 1,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.52 : 3,092.28 = 1,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.52/3,092.28 = 1,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.52x = 3,092.28 × 1,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.52x = 3,699,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,727.48/2,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.66

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