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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.07, 2,861.39 and 1,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.07, 2,861.39 and 1,189.69 is: 1,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.07 : 2,861.39 = 1,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.07/2,861.39 = 1,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.07x = 2,861.39 × 1,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.07x = 3,404,162.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,162.89/2,074.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.29

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