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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 2,841.84 and 1,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 2,841.84 and 1,115.10 is: 1,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 2,841.84 = 1,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/2,841.84 = 1,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 2,841.84 × 1,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 3,168,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,935.78/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.83

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