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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.56, 2,856.23 and 1,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.56, 2,856.23 and 1,439.92 is: 1,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.56 : 2,856.23 = 1,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.56/2,856.23 = 1,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.56x = 2,856.23 × 1,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.56x = 4,112,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,742.70/2,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.25

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