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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.16, 2,853.86 and 1,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.16, 2,853.86 and 1,371.88 is: 1,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.16 : 2,853.86 = 1,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.16/2,853.86 = 1,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.16x = 2,853.86 × 1,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.16x = 3,915,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,153.46/2,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.15

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