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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.75, 2,860.37 and 1,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.75, 2,860.37 and 1,141.25 is: 1,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.75 : 2,860.37 = 1,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.75/2,860.37 = 1,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.75x = 2,860.37 × 1,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.75x = 3,264,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,402.99/2,072.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.91

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