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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.76, 2,864.58 and 1,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.76, 2,864.58 and 1,131.57 is: 1,561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.76 : 2,864.58 = 1,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.76/2,864.58 = 1,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.76x = 2,864.58 × 1,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.76x = 3,241,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,472.79/2,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.58

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