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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.16, 2,841.61 and 1,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.16, 2,841.61 and 1,114.95 is: 1,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.16 : 2,841.61 = 1,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.16/2,841.61 = 1,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.16x = 2,841.61 × 1,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.16x = 3,168,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,253.07/2,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.61

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