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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.34, 2,858.45 and 1,187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.34, 2,858.45 and 1,187.63 is: 1,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.34 : 2,858.45 = 1,187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.34/2,858.45 = 1,187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.34x = 2,858.45 × 1,187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.34x = 3,394,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,760.74/2,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.92

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