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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.38, 2,857.08 and 1,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.38, 2,857.08 and 1,174.11 is: 1,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.38 : 2,857.08 = 1,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.38/2,857.08 = 1,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.38x = 2,857.08 × 1,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.38x = 3,354,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,526.20/2,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.25

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