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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.49, 2,872.74 and 1,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.49, 2,872.74 and 1,197.28 is: 1,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.49 : 2,872.74 = 1,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.49/2,872.74 = 1,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.49x = 2,872.74 × 1,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.49x = 3,439,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,474.15/2,081.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.41

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