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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.27, 2,863.89 and 1,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.27, 2,863.89 and 1,191.06 is: 1,643.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.27 : 2,863.89 = 1,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.27/2,863.89 = 1,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.27x = 2,863.89 × 1,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.27x = 3,411,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,064.82/2,075.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.68

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