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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.30, 2,869.50 and 1,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.30, 2,869.50 and 1,195.32 is: 1,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.30 : 2,869.50 = 1,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.30/2,869.50 = 1,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.30x = 2,869.50 × 1,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.30x = 3,429,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,970.74/2,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.58

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