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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.68, 2,858.93 and 1,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.68, 2,858.93 and 1,187.54 is: 1,638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.68 : 2,858.93 = 1,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.68/2,858.93 = 1,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.68x = 2,858.93 × 1,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.68x = 3,395,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,093.73/2,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.81

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