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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.68, 2,856.06 and 1,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.68, 2,856.06 and 1,185.70 is: 1,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.68 : 2,856.06 = 1,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.68/2,856.06 = 1,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.68x = 2,856.06 × 1,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.68x = 3,386,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,430.34/2,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.21

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