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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.18, 2,868.93 and 1,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.18, 2,868.93 and 1,194.66 is: 1,648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.18 : 2,868.93 = 1,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.18/2,868.93 = 1,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.18x = 2,868.93 × 1,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.18x = 3,427,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,395.91/2,079.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.44

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