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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.63, 2,869.26 and 1,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.63, 2,869.26 and 1,195.26 is: 1,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.63 : 2,869.26 = 1,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.63/2,869.26 = 1,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.63x = 2,869.26 × 1,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.63x = 3,429,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,511.71/2,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.10

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