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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.64, 2,869.92 and 1,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.64, 2,869.92 and 1,148.14 is: 1,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.64 : 2,869.92 = 1,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.64/2,869.92 = 1,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.64x = 2,869.92 × 1,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.64x = 3,295,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,069.95/2,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.44

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