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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.24, 2,859.60 and 1,187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.24, 2,859.60 and 1,187.99 is: 1,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.24 : 2,859.60 = 1,187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.24/2,859.60 = 1,187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.24x = 2,859.60 × 1,187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.24x = 3,397,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,176.20/2,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.37

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