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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.95, 2,866.26 and 1,192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.95, 2,866.26 and 1,192.93 is: 1,646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.95 : 2,866.26 = 1,192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.95/2,866.26 = 1,192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.95x = 2,866.26 × 1,192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.95x = 3,419,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,241.58/2,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.28

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