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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.42, 2,865.78 and 1,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.42, 2,865.78 and 1,192.02 is: 1,645.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.42 : 2,865.78 = 1,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.42/2,865.78 = 1,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.42x = 2,865.78 × 1,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.42x = 3,416,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,067.08/2,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.17

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