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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.91, 2,856.62 and 1,138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.91, 2,856.62 and 1,138.47 is: 1,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.91 : 2,856.62 = 1,138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.91/2,856.62 = 1,138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.91x = 2,856.62 × 1,138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.91x = 3,252,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,170.48/2,069.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.17

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