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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.59, 2,878.11 and 1,141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.59, 2,878.11 and 1,141.47 is: 1,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.59 : 2,878.11 = 1,141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.59/2,878.11 = 1,141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.59x = 2,878.11 × 1,141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.59x = 3,285,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,276.22/2,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.22

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