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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.02, 2,855.21 and 1,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.02, 2,855.21 and 1,137.50 is: 1,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.02 : 2,855.21 = 1,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.02/2,855.21 = 1,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.02x = 2,855.21 × 1,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.02x = 3,247,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,801.38/2,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.73

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