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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.84, 2,866.22 and 1,489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.84, 2,866.22 and 1,489.34 is: 2,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.84 : 2,866.22 = 1,489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.84/2,866.22 = 1,489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.84x = 2,866.22 × 1,489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.84x = 4,268,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,776.09/2,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.45

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