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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.96, 2,863.42 and 1,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.96, 2,863.42 and 1,190.90 is: 1,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.96 : 2,863.42 = 1,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.96/2,863.42 = 1,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.96x = 2,863.42 × 1,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.96x = 3,410,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,040.92/2,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.43

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