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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.20, 2,855.28 and 1,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.20, 2,855.28 and 1,185.04 is: 1,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.20 : 2,855.28 = 1,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.20/2,855.28 = 1,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.20x = 2,855.28 × 1,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.20x = 3,383,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,621.01/2,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.23

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