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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.89, 2,863.27 and 1,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.89, 2,863.27 and 1,130.66 is: 1,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.89 : 2,863.27 = 1,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.89/2,863.27 = 1,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.89x = 2,863.27 × 1,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.89x = 3,237,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,384.86/2,074.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.27

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