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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.33, 2,872.10 and 1,197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.33, 2,872.10 and 1,197.17 is: 1,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.33 : 2,872.10 = 1,197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.33/2,872.10 = 1,197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.33x = 2,872.10 × 1,197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.33x = 3,438,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,391.96/2,081.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.02

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