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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.81, 2,865.98 and 1,132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.81, 2,865.98 and 1,132.65 is: 1,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.81 : 2,865.98 = 1,132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.81/2,865.98 = 1,132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.81x = 2,865.98 × 1,132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.81x = 3,246,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,152.25/2,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.05

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