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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.83, 2,855.51 and 1,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.83, 2,855.51 and 1,185.14 is: 1,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.83 : 2,855.51 = 1,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.83/2,855.51 = 1,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.83x = 2,855.51 × 1,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.83x = 3,384,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,179.12/2,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.00

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