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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.70, 2,858.79 and 1,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.70, 2,858.79 and 1,140.26 is: 1,573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.70 : 2,858.79 = 1,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.70/2,858.79 = 1,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.70x = 2,858.79 × 1,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.70x = 3,259,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,763.89/2,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.47

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