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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.77, 2,855.00 and 1,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.77, 2,855.00 and 1,283.82 is: 1,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.77 : 2,855.00 = 1,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.77/2,855.00 = 1,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.77x = 2,855.00 × 1,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.77x = 3,665,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,291.38/2,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.87

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