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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.57, 2,869.72 and 1,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.57, 2,869.72 and 1,135.34 is: 1,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.57 : 2,869.72 = 1,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.57/2,869.72 = 1,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.57x = 2,869.72 × 1,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.57x = 3,258,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,112.24/2,079.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.72

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