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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.84, 2,855.73 and 1,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.84, 2,855.73 and 1,185.59 is: 1,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.84 : 2,855.73 = 1,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.84/2,855.73 = 1,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.84x = 2,855.73 × 1,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.84x = 3,385,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,724.93/2,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.74

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