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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.11, 2,878.80 and 1,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.11, 2,878.80 and 1,141.88 is: 1,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.11 : 2,878.80 = 1,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.11/2,878.80 = 1,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.11x = 2,878.80 × 1,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.11x = 3,287,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,225.47/2,086.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.77

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