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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.74, 2,856.63 and 1,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.74, 2,856.63 and 1,185.83 is: 1,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.74 : 2,856.63 = 1,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.74/2,856.63 = 1,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.74x = 2,856.63 × 1,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.74x = 3,387,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,477.55/2,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.67

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