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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.96, 2,857.98 and 1,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.96, 2,857.98 and 1,126.80 is: 1,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.96 : 2,857.98 = 1,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.96/2,857.98 = 1,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.96x = 2,857.98 × 1,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.96x = 3,220,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,376.19/2,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.02

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