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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.94, 2,863.46 and 1,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.94, 2,863.46 and 1,130.78 is: 1,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.94 : 2,863.46 = 1,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.94/2,863.46 = 1,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.94x = 2,863.46 × 1,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.94x = 3,237,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,953.28/2,074.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.51

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