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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.17, 2,844.40 and 1,129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.17, 2,844.40 and 1,129.67 is: 1,558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.17 : 2,844.40 = 1,129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.17/2,844.40 = 1,129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.17x = 2,844.40 × 1,129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.17x = 3,213,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,233.35/2,061.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.94

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