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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.12, 2,865.06 and 1,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.12, 2,865.06 and 1,131.94 is: 1,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.12 : 2,865.06 = 1,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.12/2,865.06 = 1,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.12x = 2,865.06 × 1,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.12x = 3,243,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,076.02/2,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.09

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