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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.29, 2,863.81 and 1,131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.29, 2,863.81 and 1,131.05 is: 1,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.29 : 2,863.81 = 1,131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.29/2,863.81 = 1,131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.29x = 2,863.81 × 1,131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.29x = 3,239,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,112.30/2,075.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.80

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