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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.28, 2,864.04 and 1,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.28, 2,864.04 and 1,191.12 is: 1,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.28 : 2,864.04 = 1,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.28/2,864.04 = 1,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.28x = 2,864.04 × 1,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.28x = 3,411,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,415.32/2,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.83

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