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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.70, 2,863.25 and 1,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.70, 2,863.25 and 1,190.79 is: 1,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.70 : 2,863.25 = 1,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.70/2,863.25 = 1,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.70x = 2,863.25 × 1,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.70x = 3,409,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,523.51/2,074.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.39

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