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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.74, 2,856.26 and 1,185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.74, 2,856.26 and 1,185.53 is: 1,636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.74 : 2,856.26 = 1,185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.74/2,856.26 = 1,185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.74x = 2,856.26 × 1,185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.74x = 3,386,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,170.60/2,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.04

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