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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.12, 2,868.98 and 1,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.12, 2,868.98 and 1,282.32 is: 1,769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.12 : 2,868.98 = 1,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.12/2,868.98 = 1,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.12x = 2,868.98 × 1,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.12x = 3,678,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,950.43/2,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.47

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