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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.80, 2,872.96 and 1,137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.80, 2,872.96 and 1,137.68 is: 1,570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.80 : 2,872.96 = 1,137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.80/2,872.96 = 1,137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.80x = 2,872.96 × 1,137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.80x = 3,268,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,503.44/2,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.04

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