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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.31, 2,863.98 and 1,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.31, 2,863.98 and 1,191.24 is: 1,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.31 : 2,863.98 = 1,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.31/2,863.98 = 1,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.31x = 2,863.98 × 1,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.31x = 3,411,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,687.54/2,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.94

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