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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.78, 2,862.93 and 1,190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.78, 2,862.93 and 1,190.64 is: 1,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.78 : 2,862.93 = 1,190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.78/2,862.93 = 1,190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.78x = 2,862.93 × 1,190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.78x = 3,408,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,718.98/2,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.93

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