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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.94, 2,864.73 and 1,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.94, 2,864.73 and 1,131.75 is: 1,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.94 : 2,864.73 = 1,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.94/2,864.73 = 1,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.94x = 2,864.73 × 1,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.94x = 3,242,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,158.18/2,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.78

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