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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.11, 2,869.66 and 1,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.11, 2,869.66 and 1,371.08 is: 1,892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.11 : 2,869.66 = 1,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.11/2,869.66 = 1,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.11x = 2,869.66 × 1,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.11x = 3,934,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,537.18/2,079.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.41

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