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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.33, 2,857.11 and 1,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.33, 2,857.11 and 1,126.18 is: 1,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.33 : 2,857.11 = 1,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.33/2,857.11 = 1,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.33x = 2,857.11 × 1,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.33x = 3,217,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,615.11/2,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.15

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