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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.58, 2,856.51 and 1,185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.58, 2,856.51 and 1,185.90 is: 1,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.58 : 2,856.51 = 1,185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.58/2,856.51 = 1,185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.58x = 2,856.51 × 1,185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.58x = 3,387,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,535.21/2,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.82

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