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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.28, 2,845.88 and 1,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.28, 2,845.88 and 1,130.76 is: 1,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.28 : 2,845.88 = 1,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.28/2,845.88 = 1,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.28x = 2,845.88 × 1,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.28x = 3,218,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,007.27/2,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.41

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