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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.31, 2,862.48 and 1,130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.31, 2,862.48 and 1,130.07 is: 1,559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.31 : 2,862.48 = 1,130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.31/2,862.48 = 1,130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.31x = 2,862.48 × 1,130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.31x = 3,234,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,817.75/2,074.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.47

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