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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.82, 2,846.70 and 1,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.82, 2,846.70 and 1,131.32 is: 1,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.82 : 2,846.70 = 1,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.82/2,846.70 = 1,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.82x = 2,846.70 × 1,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.82x = 3,220,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,528.64/2,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.23

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