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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.67, 2,862.92 and 1,143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.67, 2,862.92 and 1,143.17 is: 1,577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.67 : 2,862.92 = 1,143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.67/2,862.92 = 1,143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.67x = 2,862.92 × 1,143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.67x = 3,272,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,798.54/2,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.50

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