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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.59, 2,846.30 and 1,131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.59, 2,846.30 and 1,131.09 is: 1,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.59 : 2,846.30 = 1,131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.59/2,846.30 = 1,131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.59x = 2,846.30 × 1,131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.59x = 3,219,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,415.81/2,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.86

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