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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.25, 2,879.03 and 1,154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.25, 2,879.03 and 1,154.75 is: 1,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.25 : 2,879.03 = 1,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.25/2,879.03 = 1,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.25x = 2,879.03 × 1,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.25x = 3,324,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,559.89/2,086.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.56

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