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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.55, 2,863.08 and 1,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.55, 2,863.08 and 1,190.63 is: 1,643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.55 : 2,863.08 = 1,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.55/2,863.08 = 1,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.55x = 2,863.08 × 1,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.55x = 3,408,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,854.63/2,074.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.18

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