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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.07, 2,860.83 and 1,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.07, 2,860.83 and 1,141.57 is: 1,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.07 : 2,860.83 = 1,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.07/2,860.83 = 1,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.07x = 2,860.83 × 1,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.07x = 3,265,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,837.70/2,073.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.36

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