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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.14, 2,869.22 and 1,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.14, 2,869.22 and 1,147.64 is: 1,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.14 : 2,869.22 = 1,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.14/2,869.22 = 1,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.14x = 2,869.22 × 1,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.14x = 3,292,825.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,825.90/2,079.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.74

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