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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.79, 2,846.66 and 1,131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.79, 2,846.66 and 1,131.29 is: 1,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.79 : 2,846.66 = 1,131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.79/2,846.66 = 1,131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.79x = 2,846.66 × 1,131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.79x = 3,220,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,378.10/2,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.18

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