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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.76 and 1,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.91, 2,864.76 and 1,131.70 is: 1,561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.91 : 2,864.76 = 1,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.91/2,864.76 = 1,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.91x = 2,864.76 × 1,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.91x = 3,242,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,054.10/2,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.75

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