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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.48, 2,869.91 and 1,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.48, 2,869.91 and 1,293.64 is: 1,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.48 : 2,869.91 = 1,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.48/2,869.91 = 1,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.48x = 2,869.91 × 1,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.48x = 3,712,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,630.37/2,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.36

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