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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.79, 2,854.92 and 1,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.79, 2,854.92 and 1,137.29 is: 1,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.79 : 2,854.92 = 1,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.79/2,854.92 = 1,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.79x = 2,854.92 × 1,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.79x = 3,246,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,857.69/2,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.45

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