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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.55 and 1,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.55 and 1,131.23 is: 1,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.73 : 2,846.55 = 1,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.73/2,846.55 = 1,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.73x = 2,846.55 × 1,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.73x = 3,220,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,102.76/2,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.09

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