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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.29, 2,869.42 and 1,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.29, 2,869.42 and 1,195.27 is: 1,649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.29 : 2,869.42 = 1,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.29/2,869.42 = 1,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.29x = 2,869.42 × 1,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.29x = 3,429,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,717.30/2,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.47

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