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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.52, 2,868.96 and 1,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.52, 2,868.96 and 1,194.88 is: 1,648.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.52 : 2,868.96 = 1,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.52/2,868.96 = 1,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.52x = 2,868.96 × 1,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.52x = 3,428,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,062.92/2,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.49

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