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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.51, 2,792.42 and 1,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.51, 2,792.42 and 1,279.09 is: 1,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.51 : 2,792.42 = 1,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.51/2,792.42 = 1,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.51x = 2,792.42 × 1,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.51x = 3,571,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,765.58/2,025.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.39

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