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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.31, 2,869.90 and 1,322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.31, 2,869.90 and 1,322.93 is: 1,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.31 : 2,869.90 = 1,322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.31/2,869.90 = 1,322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.31x = 2,869.90 × 1,322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.31x = 3,796,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,686.26/2,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.94

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