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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.47, 2,855.86 and 1,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.47, 2,855.86 and 1,173.21 is: 1,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.47 : 2,855.86 = 1,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.47/2,855.86 = 1,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.47x = 2,855.86 × 1,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.47x = 3,350,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,509.87/2,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.02

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