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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.08, 2,861.98 and 1,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.08, 2,861.98 and 1,177.92 is: 1,625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.08 : 2,861.98 = 1,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.08/2,861.98 = 1,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.08x = 2,861.98 × 1,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.08x = 3,371,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,183.48/2,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.39

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