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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.08, 2,862.21 and 1,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.08, 2,862.21 and 1,190.02 is: 1,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.08 : 2,862.21 = 1,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.08/2,862.21 = 1,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.08x = 2,862.21 × 1,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.08x = 3,406,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,088.49/2,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.22

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