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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.03, 2,844.22 and 1,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.03, 2,844.22 and 1,116.83 is: 1,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.03 : 2,844.22 = 1,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.03/2,844.22 = 1,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.03x = 2,844.22 × 1,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.03x = 3,176,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,493.21/2,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.22

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