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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.14, 2,869.41 and 1,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.14, 2,869.41 and 1,195.46 is: 1,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.14 : 2,869.41 = 1,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.14/2,869.41 = 1,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.14x = 2,869.41 × 1,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.14x = 3,430,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,264.88/2,079.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.85

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