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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.49, 2,855.96 and 1,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.49, 2,855.96 and 1,185.58 is: 1,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.49 : 2,855.96 = 1,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.49/2,855.96 = 1,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.49x = 2,855.96 × 1,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.49x = 3,385,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,969.06/2,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.14

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