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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.32, 2,858.40 and 1,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.32, 2,858.40 and 1,187.16 is: 1,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.32 : 2,858.40 = 1,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.32/2,858.40 = 1,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.32x = 2,858.40 × 1,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.32x = 3,393,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,378.14/2,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.27

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