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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.64, 2,862.96 and 1,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.64, 2,862.96 and 1,130.44 is: 1,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.64 : 2,862.96 = 1,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.64/2,862.96 = 1,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.64x = 2,862.96 × 1,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.64x = 3,236,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,399.81/2,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.98

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