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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.11, 2,862.27 and 1,129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.11, 2,862.27 and 1,129.92 is: 1,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.11 : 2,862.27 = 1,129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.11/2,862.27 = 1,129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.11x = 2,862.27 × 1,129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.11x = 3,234,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,136.12/2,074.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.29

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