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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.08, 2,856.60 and 1,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.08, 2,856.60 and 1,185.84 is: 1,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.08 : 2,856.60 = 1,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.08/2,856.60 = 1,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.08x = 2,856.60 × 1,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.08x = 3,387,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,470.54/2,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.40

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