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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.44, 2,862.60 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.44, 2,862.60 and 1,190.04 is: 1,642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.44 : 2,862.60 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.44/2,862.60 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.44x = 2,862.60 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.44x = 3,406,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,608.50/2,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.18

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