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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.94, 2,845.45 and 1,117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.94, 2,845.45 and 1,117.71 is: 1,542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.94 : 2,845.45 = 1,117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.94/2,845.45 = 1,117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.94x = 2,845.45 × 1,117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.94x = 3,180,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,387.92/2,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.43

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