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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.06, 2,866.31 and 1,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.06, 2,866.31 and 1,132.86 is: 1,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.06 : 2,866.31 = 1,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.06/2,866.31 = 1,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.06x = 2,866.31 × 1,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.06x = 3,247,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,122.28/2,077.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.33

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