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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.97, 2,856.49 and 1,185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.97, 2,856.49 and 1,185.85 is: 1,636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.97 : 2,856.49 = 1,185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.97/2,856.49 = 1,185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.97x = 2,856.49 × 1,185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.97x = 3,387,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,368.67/2,069.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.43

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