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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.22, 2,879.07 and 1,141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.22, 2,879.07 and 1,141.97 is: 1,575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.22 : 2,879.07 = 1,141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.22/2,879.07 = 1,141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.22x = 2,879.07 × 1,141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.22x = 3,287,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,797.17/2,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.96

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