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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.08, 2,864.96 and 1,131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.08, 2,864.96 and 1,131.87 is: 1,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.08 : 2,864.96 = 1,131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.08/2,864.96 = 1,131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.08x = 2,864.96 × 1,131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.08x = 3,242,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,756.62/2,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.97

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