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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.81, 2,865.76 and 1,192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.81, 2,865.76 and 1,192.59 is: 1,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.81 : 2,865.76 = 1,192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.81/2,865.76 = 1,192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.81x = 2,865.76 × 1,192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.81x = 3,417,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,676.72/2,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.64

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