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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.72, 2,879.82 and 1,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.72, 2,879.82 and 1,155.28 is: 1,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.72 : 2,879.82 = 1,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.72/2,879.82 = 1,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.72x = 2,879.82 × 1,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.72x = 3,326,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,998.45/2,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.37

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