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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.50, 2,862.84 and 1,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.50, 2,862.84 and 1,143 is: 1,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.50 : 2,862.84 = 1,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.50/2,862.84 = 1,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.50x = 2,862.84 × 1,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.50x = 3,272,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,226.12/2,074.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.36

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