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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.71, 2,864.46 and 1,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.71, 2,864.46 and 1,191.82 is: 1,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.71 : 2,864.46 = 1,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.71/2,864.46 = 1,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.71x = 2,864.46 × 1,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.71x = 3,413,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,920.72/2,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.70

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