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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.25, 2,861.14 and 1,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.25, 2,861.14 and 1,189.22 is: 1,641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.25 : 2,861.14 = 1,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.25/2,861.14 = 1,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.25x = 2,861.14 × 1,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.25x = 3,402,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,524.91/2,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.16

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