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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.68, 2,845.16 and 1,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.68, 2,845.16 and 1,117.52 is: 1,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.68 : 2,845.16 = 1,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.68/2,845.16 = 1,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.68x = 2,845.16 × 1,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.68x = 3,179,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,511.77/2,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.19

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