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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.66, 2,856.13 and 1,138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.66, 2,856.13 and 1,138.16 is: 1,570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.66 : 2,856.13 = 1,138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.66/2,856.13 = 1,138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.66x = 2,856.13 × 1,138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.66x = 3,250,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,712.95/2,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.65

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