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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.89, 2,794.96 and 1,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.89, 2,794.96 and 1,279.56 is: 1,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.89 : 2,794.96 = 1,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.89/2,794.96 = 1,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.89x = 2,794.96 × 1,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.89x = 3,576,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,319.02/2,025.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.31

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