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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.13, 2,869.20 and 1,147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.13, 2,869.20 and 1,147.63 is: 1,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.13 : 2,869.20 = 1,147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.13/2,869.20 = 1,147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.13x = 2,869.20 × 1,147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.13x = 3,292,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,780.00/2,079.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.73

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