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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.06, 2,864.79 and 1,191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.06, 2,864.79 and 1,191.69 is: 1,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.06 : 2,864.79 = 1,191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.06/2,864.79 = 1,191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.06x = 2,864.79 × 1,191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.06x = 3,413,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,941.60/2,076.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.43

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