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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.24, 2,876.39 and 1,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.24, 2,876.39 and 1,299.14 is: 1,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.24 : 2,876.39 = 1,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.24/2,876.39 = 1,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.24x = 2,876.39 × 1,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.24x = 3,736,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,818.92/2,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.03

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