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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.28, 2,877.73 and 1,141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.28, 2,877.73 and 1,141.09 is: 1,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.28 : 2,877.73 = 1,141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.28/2,877.73 = 1,141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.28x = 2,877.73 × 1,141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.28x = 3,283,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,738.88/2,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.73

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