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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.77, 2,860.33 and 1,187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.77, 2,860.33 and 1,187.96 is: 1,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.77 : 2,860.33 = 1,187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.77/2,860.33 = 1,187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.77x = 2,860.33 × 1,187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.77x = 3,397,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,957.63/2,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.33

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