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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.21, 2,863.85 and 1,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.21, 2,863.85 and 1,191.17 is: 1,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.21 : 2,863.85 = 1,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.21/2,863.85 = 1,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.21x = 2,863.85 × 1,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.21x = 3,411,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,332.20/2,075.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.85

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