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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.98, 2,845.52 and 1,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.98, 2,845.52 and 1,117.79 is: 1,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.98 : 2,845.52 = 1,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.98/2,845.52 = 1,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.98x = 2,845.52 × 1,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.98x = 3,180,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,708.35/2,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.55

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