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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.71 and 1,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.71 and 1,192.02 is: 1,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.91 : 2,864.71 = 1,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.91/2,864.71 = 1,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.91x = 2,864.71 × 1,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.91x = 3,414,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,791.61/2,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.96

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