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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.38, 2,855.58 and 1,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.38, 2,855.58 and 1,184.98 is: 1,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.38 : 2,855.58 = 1,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.38/2,855.58 = 1,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.38x = 2,855.58 × 1,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.38x = 3,383,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,805.19/2,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.18

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