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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.44, 2,855.74 and 1,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.44, 2,855.74 and 1,137.92 is: 1,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.44 : 2,855.74 = 1,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.44/2,855.74 = 1,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.44x = 2,855.74 × 1,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.44x = 3,249,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,603.66/2,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.28

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