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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.69, 2,864.63 and 1,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.69, 2,864.63 and 1,191.53 is: 1,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.69 : 2,864.63 = 1,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.69/2,864.63 = 1,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.69x = 2,864.63 × 1,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.69x = 3,413,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,292.58/2,075.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.41

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