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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.84, 2,859.04 and 1,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.84, 2,859.04 and 1,140.32 is: 1,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.84 : 2,859.04 = 1,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.84/2,859.04 = 1,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.84x = 2,859.04 × 1,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.84x = 3,260,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,220.49/2,071.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.59

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