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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.48, 2,864.96 and 1,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.48, 2,864.96 and 1,192.23 is: 1,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.48 : 2,864.96 = 1,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.48/2,864.96 = 1,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.48x = 2,864.96 × 1,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.48x = 3,415,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,691.26/2,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.94

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