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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.26, 2,868.68 and 1,293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.26, 2,868.68 and 1,293.25 is: 1,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.26 : 2,868.68 = 1,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.26/2,868.68 = 1,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.26x = 2,868.68 × 1,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.26x = 3,709,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,920.41/2,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.25

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