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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.28, 2,867.94 and 1,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.28, 2,867.94 and 1,194.21 is: 1,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.28 : 2,867.94 = 1,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.28/2,867.94 = 1,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.28x = 2,867.94 × 1,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.28x = 3,424,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,922.63/2,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.96

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