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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.02, 2,879.58 and 1,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.02, 2,879.58 and 1,155.52 is: 1,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.02 : 2,879.58 = 1,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.02/2,879.58 = 1,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.02x = 2,879.58 × 1,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.02x = 3,327,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,412.28/2,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.34

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