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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.05, 2,860.67 and 1,141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.05, 2,860.67 and 1,141.55 is: 1,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.05 : 2,860.67 = 1,141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.05/2,860.67 = 1,141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.05x = 2,860.67 × 1,141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.05x = 3,265,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,586.39/2,073.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.26

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