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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.24, 3,095.76 and 1,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.24, 3,095.76 and 1,141.84 is: 1,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.24 : 3,095.76 = 1,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.24/3,095.76 = 1,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.24x = 3,095.76 × 1,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.24x = 3,534,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,862.60/2,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.60

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