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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.45, 2,872.88 and 1,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.45, 2,872.88 and 1,197.76 is: 1,653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.45 : 2,872.88 = 1,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.45/2,872.88 = 1,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.45x = 2,872.88 × 1,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.45x = 3,441,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,020.75/2,081.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.18

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