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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.63, 2,863.41 and 1,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.63, 2,863.41 and 1,191.04 is: 1,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.63 : 2,863.41 = 1,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.63/2,863.41 = 1,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.63x = 2,863.41 × 1,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.63x = 3,410,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,435.85/2,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.88

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