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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.11, 2,871.84 and 1,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.11, 2,871.84 and 1,136.92 is: 1,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.11 : 2,871.84 = 1,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.11/2,871.84 = 1,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.11x = 2,871.84 × 1,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.11x = 3,265,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,052.33/2,081.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.90

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