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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.67, 2,856.14 and 1,185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.67, 2,856.14 and 1,185.46 is: 1,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.67 : 2,856.14 = 1,185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.67/2,856.14 = 1,185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.67x = 2,856.14 × 1,185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.67x = 3,385,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,831.10/2,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.93

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