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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.28, 2,862.49 and 1,130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.28, 2,862.49 and 1,130.05 is: 1,559.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.28 : 2,862.49 = 1,130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.28/2,862.49 = 1,130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.28x = 2,862.49 × 1,130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.28x = 3,234,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,756.82/2,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.46

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