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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.23, 2,878.85 and 1,141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.23, 2,878.85 and 1,141.82 is: 1,575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.23 : 2,878.85 = 1,141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.23/2,878.85 = 1,141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.23x = 2,878.85 × 1,141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.23x = 3,287,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,117.03/2,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.62

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