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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.12, 2,869.98 and 1,195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.12, 2,869.98 and 1,195.87 is: 1,649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.12 : 2,869.98 = 1,195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.12/2,869.98 = 1,195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.12x = 2,869.98 × 1,195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.12x = 3,432,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,122.98/2,080.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.96

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