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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.46, 2,855.82 and 1,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.46, 2,855.82 and 1,137.96 is: 1,570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.46 : 2,855.82 = 1,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.46/2,855.82 = 1,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.46x = 2,855.82 × 1,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.46x = 3,249,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,808.93/2,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.37

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