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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.52, 2,855.76 and 1,137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.52, 2,855.76 and 1,137.96 is: 1,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.52 : 2,855.76 = 1,137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.52/2,855.76 = 1,137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.52x = 2,855.76 × 1,137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.52x = 3,249,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,740.65/2,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.29

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