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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.66, 2,861.61 and 1,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.66, 2,861.61 and 1,189.44 is: 1,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.66 : 2,861.61 = 1,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.66/2,861.61 = 1,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.66x = 2,861.61 × 1,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.66x = 3,403,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,713.40/2,073.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.40

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