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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.92, 2,865.53 and 1,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.92, 2,865.53 and 1,279.37 is: 1,766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.92 : 2,865.53 = 1,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.92/2,865.53 = 1,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.92x = 2,865.53 × 1,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.92x = 3,666,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,083.48/2,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.01

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