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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.27, 2,858.27 and 1,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.27, 2,858.27 and 1,186.46 is: 1,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.27 : 2,858.27 = 1,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.27/2,858.27 = 1,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.27x = 2,858.27 × 1,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.27x = 3,391,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,202.80/2,071.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.26

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