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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.89, 2,864.04 and 1,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.89, 2,864.04 and 1,179.52 is: 1,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.89 : 2,864.04 = 1,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.89/2,864.04 = 1,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.89x = 2,864.04 × 1,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.89x = 3,378,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,199.20/2,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.35

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