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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.96, 2,858.98 and 1,187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.96, 2,858.98 and 1,187.64 is: 1,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.96 : 2,858.98 = 1,187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.96/2,858.98 = 1,187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.96x = 2,858.98 × 1,187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.96x = 3,395,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,439.01/2,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.76

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