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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.91, 2,878.52 and 1,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.91, 2,878.52 and 1,141.68 is: 1,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.91 : 2,878.52 = 1,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.91/2,878.52 = 1,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.91x = 2,878.52 × 1,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.91x = 3,286,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,348.71/2,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.50

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