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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.75, 2,865.98 and 1,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.75, 2,865.98 and 1,192.72 is: 1,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.75 : 2,865.98 = 1,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.75/2,865.98 = 1,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.75x = 2,865.98 × 1,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.75x = 3,418,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,311.67/2,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.99

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