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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.39, 2,855.81 and 1,137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.39, 2,855.81 and 1,137.89 is: 1,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.39 : 2,855.81 = 1,137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.39/2,855.81 = 1,137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.39x = 2,855.81 × 1,137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.39x = 3,249,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,597.64/2,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.32

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