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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.12, 2,869.18 and 1,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.12, 2,869.18 and 1,134.91 is: 1,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.12 : 2,869.18 = 1,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.12/2,869.18 = 1,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.12x = 2,869.18 × 1,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.12x = 3,256,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,261.07/2,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.17

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