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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.44, 2,869.84 and 1,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.44, 2,869.84 and 1,195.28 is: 1,649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.44 : 2,869.84 = 1,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.44/2,869.84 = 1,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.44x = 2,869.84 × 1,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.44x = 3,430,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,262.36/2,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.61

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