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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.57, 2,862.90 and 1,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.57, 2,862.90 and 1,143.07 is: 1,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.57 : 2,862.90 = 1,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.57/2,862.90 = 1,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.57x = 2,862.90 × 1,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.57x = 3,272,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,475.07/2,074.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.43

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