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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.28, 2,863.86 and 1,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.28, 2,863.86 and 1,143.72 is: 1,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.28 : 2,863.86 = 1,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.28/2,863.86 = 1,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.28x = 2,863.86 × 1,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.28x = 3,275,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,453.96/2,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.32

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