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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.59, 2,867.36 and 1,193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.59, 2,867.36 and 1,193.37 is: 1,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.59 : 2,867.36 = 1,193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.59/2,867.36 = 1,193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.59x = 2,867.36 × 1,193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.59x = 3,421,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,815.44/2,077.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.01

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