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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.95, 3,109.31 and 1,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.95, 3,109.31 and 1,196.38 is: 1,791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.95 : 3,109.31 = 1,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.95/3,109.31 = 1,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.95x = 3,109.31 × 1,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.95x = 3,719,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,916.30/2,075.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.91

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