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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.06, 3,097.77 and 1,187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.06, 3,097.77 and 1,187.49 is: 1,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.06 : 3,097.77 = 1,187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.06/3,097.77 = 1,187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.06x = 3,097.77 × 1,187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.06x = 3,678,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,570.90/2,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.20

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