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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.92 and 1,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.92 and 1,187.22 is: 1,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.32 : 3,096.92 = 1,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.32/3,096.92 = 1,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.32x = 3,096.92 × 1,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.32x = 3,676,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,725.36/2,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.08

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