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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.74, 2,867.97 and 1,193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.74, 2,867.97 and 1,193.91 is: 1,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.74 : 2,867.97 = 1,193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.74/2,867.97 = 1,193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.74x = 2,867.97 × 1,193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.74x = 3,424,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,098.06/2,078.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.20

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