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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.85, 2,866.04 and 1,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.85, 2,866.04 and 1,132.62 is: 1,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.85 : 2,866.04 = 1,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.85/2,866.04 = 1,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.85x = 2,866.04 × 1,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.85x = 3,246,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,145.40/2,076.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.01

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