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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.56, 2,857.38 and 1,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.56, 2,857.38 and 1,139.06 is: 1,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.56 : 2,857.38 = 1,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.56/2,857.38 = 1,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.56x = 2,857.38 × 1,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.56x = 3,254,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,730.13/2,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.91

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