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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.04, 2,868.84 and 1,147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.04, 2,868.84 and 1,147.54 is: 1,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.04 : 2,868.84 = 1,147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.04/2,868.84 = 1,147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.04x = 2,868.84 × 1,147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.04x = 3,292,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,108.65/2,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.48

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