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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.09, 2,863.55 and 1,190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.09, 2,863.55 and 1,190.87 is: 1,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.09 : 2,863.55 = 1,190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.09/2,863.55 = 1,190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.09x = 2,863.55 × 1,190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.09x = 3,410,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,115.19/2,075.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.36

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