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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.28, 2,859.66 and 1,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.28, 2,859.66 and 1,187.44 is: 1,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.28 : 2,859.66 = 1,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.28/2,859.66 = 1,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.28x = 2,859.66 × 1,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.28x = 3,395,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,674.67/2,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.62

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