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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.89, 2,846.79 and 1,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.89, 2,846.79 and 1,131.39 is: 1,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.89 : 2,846.79 = 1,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.89/2,846.79 = 1,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.89x = 2,846.79 × 1,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.89x = 3,220,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,829.74/2,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.32

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