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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.62, 2,869.83 and 1,195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.62, 2,869.83 and 1,195.41 is: 1,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.62 : 2,869.83 = 1,195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.62/2,869.83 = 1,195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.62x = 2,869.83 × 1,195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.62x = 3,430,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,618.10/2,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.63

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