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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.47, 2,852.74 and 1,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.47, 2,852.74 and 1,171.20 is: 1,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.47 : 2,852.74 = 1,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.47/2,852.74 = 1,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.47x = 2,852.74 × 1,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.47x = 3,341,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,129.09/2,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.05

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