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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.48, 2,878.22 and 1,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.48, 2,878.22 and 1,189.44 is: 1,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.48 : 2,878.22 = 1,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.48/2,878.22 = 1,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.48x = 2,878.22 × 1,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.48x = 3,423,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,470.00/2,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.57

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