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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.75, 2,863.16 and 1,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.75, 2,863.16 and 1,143.25 is: 1,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.75 : 2,863.16 = 1,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.75/2,863.16 = 1,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.75x = 2,863.16 × 1,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.75x = 3,273,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,307.67/2,074.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.69

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