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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.22, 2,872.04 and 1,136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.22, 2,872.04 and 1,136.99 is: 1,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.22 : 2,872.04 = 1,136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.22/2,872.04 = 1,136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.22x = 2,872.04 × 1,136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.22x = 3,265,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,460.71/2,081.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.01

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