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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.64, 2,864.40 and 1,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.64, 2,864.40 and 1,144.14 is: 1,578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.64 : 2,864.40 = 1,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.64/2,864.40 = 1,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.64x = 2,864.40 × 1,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.64x = 3,277,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,274.62/2,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.92

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