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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.40, 2,859.30 and 1,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.40, 2,859.30 and 1,188.18 is: 1,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.40 : 2,859.30 = 1,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.40/2,859.30 = 1,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.40x = 2,859.30 × 1,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.40x = 3,397,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,363.07/2,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.34

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