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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.09, 2,869.06 and 1,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.09, 2,869.06 and 1,194.87 is: 1,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.09 : 2,869.06 = 1,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.09/2,869.06 = 1,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.09x = 2,869.06 × 1,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.09x = 3,428,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,153.72/2,079.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.87

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