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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.06, 2,861.97 and 1,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.06, 2,861.97 and 1,189.84 is: 1,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.06 : 2,861.97 = 1,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.06/2,861.97 = 1,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.06x = 2,861.97 × 1,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.06x = 3,405,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,272.07/2,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.84

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