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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.13, 2,863.57 and 1,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.13, 2,863.57 and 1,289.16 is: 1,778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.13 : 2,863.57 = 1,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.13/2,863.57 = 1,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.13x = 2,863.57 × 1,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.13x = 3,691,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,599.90/2,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.97

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