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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.04, 2,855.23 and 1,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.04, 2,855.23 and 1,184.72 is: 1,634.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.04 : 2,855.23 = 1,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.04/2,855.23 = 1,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.04x = 2,855.23 × 1,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.04x = 3,382,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,652.26/2,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.89

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