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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.59, 2,862.95 and 1,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.59, 2,862.95 and 1,143.09 is: 1,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.59 : 2,862.95 = 1,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.59/2,862.95 = 1,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.59x = 2,862.95 × 1,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.59x = 3,272,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,603.80/2,074.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.47

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