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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.09, 2,873.12 and 1,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.09, 2,873.12 and 1,197.72 is: 1,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.09 : 2,873.12 = 1,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.09/2,873.12 = 1,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.09x = 2,873.12 × 1,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.09x = 3,441,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,193.29/2,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.76

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