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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.46, 2,861.37 and 1,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.46, 2,861.37 and 1,141.96 is: 1,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.46 : 2,861.37 = 1,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.46/2,861.37 = 1,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.46x = 2,861.37 × 1,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.46x = 3,267,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,550.07/2,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.90

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