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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.29, 2,865.15 and 1,191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.29, 2,865.15 and 1,191.47 is: 1,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.29 : 2,865.15 = 1,191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.29/2,865.15 = 1,191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.29x = 2,865.15 × 1,191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.29x = 3,413,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,740.27/2,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.15

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