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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.12, 2,869.20 and 1,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.12, 2,869.20 and 1,194.98 is: 1,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.12 : 2,869.20 = 1,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.12/2,869.20 = 1,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.12x = 2,869.20 × 1,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.12x = 3,428,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,636.62/2,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.08

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