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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.75, 2,879.72 and 1,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.75, 2,879.72 and 1,155.31 is: 1,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.75 : 2,879.72 = 1,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.75/2,879.72 = 1,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.75x = 2,879.72 × 1,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.75x = 3,326,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,969.31/2,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.33

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