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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.33, 2,869.18 and 1,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.33, 2,869.18 and 1,239.96 is: 1,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.33 : 2,869.18 = 1,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.33/2,869.18 = 1,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.33x = 2,869.18 × 1,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.33x = 3,557,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,668.43/2,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.97

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