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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.05, 2,845.61 and 1,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.05, 2,845.61 and 1,130.55 is: 1,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.05 : 2,845.61 = 1,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.05/2,845.61 = 1,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.05x = 2,845.61 × 1,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.05x = 3,217,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,098.73/2,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.15

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