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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.24, 2,869.32 and 1,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.24, 2,869.32 and 1,194.88 is: 1,648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.24 : 2,869.32 = 1,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.24/2,869.32 = 1,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.24x = 2,869.32 × 1,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.24x = 3,428,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,493.08/2,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.92

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