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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.82, 2,855.52 and 1,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.82, 2,855.52 and 1,283.58 is: 1,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.82 : 2,855.52 = 1,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.82/2,855.52 = 1,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.82x = 2,855.52 × 1,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.82x = 3,665,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,288.36/2,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.82

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