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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.97, 2,846.93 and 1,131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.97, 2,846.93 and 1,131.53 is: 1,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.97 : 2,846.93 = 1,131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.97/2,846.93 = 1,131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.97x = 2,846.93 × 1,131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.97x = 3,221,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,381.05/2,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.53

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