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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.76, 2,846.60 and 1,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.76, 2,846.60 and 1,131.24 is: 1,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.76 : 2,846.60 = 1,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.76/2,846.60 = 1,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.76x = 2,846.60 × 1,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.76x = 3,220,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,187.78/2,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.11

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