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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.92, 2,864.70 and 1,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.92, 2,864.70 and 1,144.42 is: 1,579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.92 : 2,864.70 = 1,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.92/2,864.70 = 1,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.92x = 2,864.70 × 1,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.92x = 3,278,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,419.97/2,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.26

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