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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.02, 2,857.93 and 1,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.02, 2,857.93 and 1,186.20 is: 1,636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.02 : 2,857.93 = 1,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.02/2,857.93 = 1,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.02x = 2,857.93 × 1,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.02x = 3,390,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,070.64/2,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.91

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