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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.09, 2,844.31 and 1,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.09, 2,844.31 and 1,129.59 is: 1,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.09 : 2,844.31 = 1,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.09/2,844.31 = 1,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.09x = 2,844.31 × 1,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.09x = 3,212,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,916.21/2,061.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.84

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