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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.06, 3,112.80 and 1,197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.06, 3,112.80 and 1,197.52 is: 1,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.06 : 3,112.80 = 1,197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.06/3,112.80 = 1,197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.06x = 3,112.80 × 1,197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.06x = 3,727,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,640.26/2,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.27

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