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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.17, 2,858.28 and 1,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.17, 2,858.28 and 1,187.14 is: 1,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.17 : 2,858.28 = 1,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.17/2,858.28 = 1,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.17x = 2,858.28 × 1,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.17x = 3,393,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,178.96/2,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.29

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