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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.75, 2,872.57 and 1,197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.75, 2,872.57 and 1,197.84 is: 1,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.75 : 2,872.57 = 1,197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.75/2,872.57 = 1,197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.75x = 2,872.57 × 1,197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.75x = 3,440,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,879.25/2,081.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.88

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