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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.59, 2,865.62 and 1,192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.59, 2,865.62 and 1,192.37 is: 1,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.59 : 2,865.62 = 1,192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.59/2,865.62 = 1,192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.59x = 2,865.62 × 1,192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.59x = 3,416,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,859.03/2,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.42

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