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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.84, 2,867.91 and 1,194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.84, 2,867.91 and 1,194.15 is: 1,648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.84 : 2,867.91 = 1,194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.84/2,867.91 = 1,194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.84x = 2,867.91 × 1,194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.84x = 3,424,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,708.76/2,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.21

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