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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.54, 2,860.13 and 1,128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.54, 2,860.13 and 1,128.35 is: 1,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.54 : 2,860.13 = 1,128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.54/2,860.13 = 1,128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.54x = 2,860.13 × 1,128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.54x = 3,227,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,207.74/2,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.13

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