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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.52, 2,862.80 and 1,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.52, 2,862.80 and 1,130.32 is: 1,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.52 : 2,862.80 = 1,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.52/2,862.80 = 1,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.52x = 2,862.80 × 1,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.52x = 3,235,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,873.69/2,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.82

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