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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.72, 2,845.20 and 1,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.72, 2,845.20 and 1,130.28 is: 1,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.72 : 2,845.20 = 1,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.72/2,845.20 = 1,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.72x = 2,845.20 × 1,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.72x = 3,215,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,872.66/2,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.80

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