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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.54, 2,869.57 and 1,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.54, 2,869.57 and 1,292.98 is: 1,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.54 : 2,869.57 = 1,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.54/2,869.57 = 1,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.54x = 2,869.57 × 1,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.54x = 3,710,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,296.62/2,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.19

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