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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.12, 2,856.12 and 1,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.12, 2,856.12 and 1,370.72 is: 1,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.12 : 2,856.12 = 1,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.12/2,856.12 = 1,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.12x = 2,856.12 × 1,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.12x = 3,914,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,940.81/2,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.08

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