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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.41, 2,855.71 and 1,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.41, 2,855.71 and 1,185.30 is: 1,635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.41 : 2,855.71 = 1,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.41/2,855.71 = 1,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.41x = 2,855.71 × 1,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.41x = 3,384,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,873.06/2,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.67

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