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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.94, 2,866.08 and 1,132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.94, 2,866.08 and 1,132.71 is: 1,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.94 : 2,866.08 = 1,132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.94/2,866.08 = 1,132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.94x = 2,866.08 × 1,132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.94x = 3,246,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,439.04/2,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.09

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