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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.76, 2,870.22 and 1,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.76, 2,870.22 and 1,195.84 is: 1,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.76 : 2,870.22 = 1,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.76/2,870.22 = 1,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.76x = 2,870.22 × 1,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.76x = 3,432,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,323.88/2,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.35

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