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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.24, 2,872.08 and 1,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.24, 2,872.08 and 1,149.76 is: 1,586.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.24 : 2,872.08 = 1,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.24/2,872.08 = 1,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.24x = 2,872.08 × 1,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.24x = 3,302,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,202.70/2,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.65

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