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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.74, 2,862.99 and 1,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.74, 2,862.99 and 1,190.58 is: 1,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.74 : 2,862.99 = 1,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.74/2,862.99 = 1,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.74x = 2,862.99 × 1,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.74x = 3,408,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,618.63/2,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.91

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