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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.94, 2,869.32 and 1,519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.94, 2,869.32 and 1,519.48 is: 2,096.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.94 : 2,869.32 = 1,519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.94/2,869.32 = 1,519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.94x = 2,869.32 × 1,519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.94x = 4,359,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,874.35/2,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.15

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