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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.38, 2,846.08 and 1,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.38, 2,846.08 and 1,130.94 is: 1,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.38 : 2,846.08 = 1,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.38/2,846.08 = 1,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.38x = 2,846.08 × 1,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.38x = 3,218,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,745.72/2,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.69

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