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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.69, 2,831.33 and 1,120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.69, 2,831.33 and 1,120.19 is: 1,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.69 : 2,831.33 = 1,120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.69/2,831.33 = 1,120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.69x = 2,831.33 × 1,120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.69x = 3,171,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,620.47/2,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.86

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