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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070, 2,856.60 and 1,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070, 2,856.60 and 1,138.50 is: 1,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070 : 2,856.60 = 1,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070/2,856.60 = 1,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070x = 2,856.60 × 1,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070x = 3,252,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,239.10/2,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.13

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