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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.69, 2,869.95 and 1,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.69, 2,869.95 and 1,135.50 is: 1,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.69 : 2,869.95 = 1,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.69/2,869.95 = 1,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.69x = 2,869.95 × 1,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.69x = 3,258,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,828.23/2,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.98

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