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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.09, 2,859.63 and 1,188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.09, 2,859.63 and 1,188.11 is: 1,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.09 : 2,859.63 = 1,188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.09/2,859.63 = 1,188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.09x = 2,859.63 × 1,188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.09x = 3,397,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,555.00/2,072.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.68

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