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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.55, 2,864.27 and 1,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.55, 2,864.27 and 1,131.35 is: 1,561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.55 : 2,864.27 = 1,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.55/2,864.27 = 1,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.55x = 2,864.27 × 1,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.55x = 3,240,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,471.89/2,075.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.26

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