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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.60, 2,856.10 and 1,125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.60, 2,856.10 and 1,125.38 is: 1,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.60 : 2,856.10 = 1,125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.60/2,856.10 = 1,125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.60x = 2,856.10 × 1,125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.60x = 3,214,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,202.14/2,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.06

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