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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.07, 2,865.01 and 1,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.07, 2,865.01 and 1,131.86 is: 1,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.07 : 2,865.01 = 1,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.07/2,865.01 = 1,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.07x = 2,865.01 × 1,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.07x = 3,242,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,798.13/2,076.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.99

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