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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.64, 2,857.56 and 1,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.64, 2,857.56 and 1,139.12 is: 1,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.64 : 2,857.56 = 1,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.64/2,857.56 = 1,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.64x = 2,857.56 × 1,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.64x = 3,255,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,103.75/2,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.03

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