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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.19, 2,867.86 and 1,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.19, 2,867.86 and 1,194.18 is: 1,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.19 : 2,867.86 = 1,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.19/2,867.86 = 1,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.19x = 2,867.86 × 1,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.19x = 3,424,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,741.05/2,078.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.94

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