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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.04, 2,844.24 and 1,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.04, 2,844.24 and 1,129.60 is: 1,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.04 : 2,844.24 = 1,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.04/2,844.24 = 1,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.04x = 2,844.24 × 1,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.04x = 3,212,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,853.50/2,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.85

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