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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.34, 2,844.66 and 1,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.34, 2,844.66 and 1,129.84 is: 1,559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.34 : 2,844.66 = 1,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.34/2,844.66 = 1,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.34x = 2,844.66 × 1,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.34x = 3,214,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,010.65/2,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.19

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