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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.20, 2,855.22 and 1,172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.20, 2,855.22 and 1,172.92 is: 1,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.20 : 2,855.22 = 1,172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.20/2,855.22 = 1,172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.20x = 2,855.22 × 1,172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.20x = 3,348,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,944.64/2,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.47

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