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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.12, 2,864.31 and 1,448.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.12, 2,864.31 and 1,448.51 is: 1,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.12 : 2,864.31 = 1,448.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.12/2,864.31 = 1,448.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.12x = 2,864.31 × 1,448.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.12x = 4,148,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,979.49/2,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.55

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