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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.03, 2,864.92 and 1,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.03, 2,864.92 and 1,131.82 is: 1,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.03 : 2,864.92 = 1,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.03/2,864.92 = 1,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.03x = 2,864.92 × 1,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.03x = 3,242,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,573.75/2,076.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.91

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