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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.39, 2,858.88 and 1,187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.39, 2,858.88 and 1,187.02 is: 1,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.39 : 2,858.88 = 1,187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.39/2,858.88 = 1,187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.39x = 2,858.88 × 1,187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.39x = 3,393,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,547.74/2,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.29

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