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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.32, 2,869.37 and 1,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.32, 2,869.37 and 1,135.09 is: 1,566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.32 : 2,869.37 = 1,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.32/2,869.37 = 1,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.32x = 2,869.37 × 1,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.32x = 3,256,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,993.19/2,079.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.37

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