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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.15, 2,844.38 and 1,129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.15, 2,844.38 and 1,129.65 is: 1,558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.15 : 2,844.38 = 1,129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.15/2,844.38 = 1,129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.15x = 2,844.38 × 1,129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.15x = 3,213,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,146.02/2,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.91

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