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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.10, 2,859.66 and 1,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.10, 2,859.66 and 1,188.20 is: 1,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.10 : 2,859.66 = 1,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.10/2,859.66 = 1,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.10x = 2,859.66 × 1,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.10x = 3,397,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,833.71/2,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.80

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