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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.70, 2,858.29 and 1,187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.70, 2,858.29 and 1,187.35 is: 1,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.70 : 2,858.29 = 1,187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.70/2,858.29 = 1,187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.70x = 2,858.29 × 1,187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.70x = 3,393,790.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,790.63/2,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.17

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