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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.44, 2,858.76 and 1,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.44, 2,858.76 and 1,187.28 is: 1,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.44 : 2,858.76 = 1,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.44/2,858.76 = 1,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.44x = 2,858.76 × 1,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.44x = 3,394,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,148.57/2,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.55

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