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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.94, 2,878.57 and 1,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.94, 2,878.57 and 1,141.72 is: 1,575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.94 : 2,878.57 = 1,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.94/2,878.57 = 1,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.94x = 2,878.57 × 1,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.94x = 3,286,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,516.29/2,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.56

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