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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.03, 2,864.70 and 1,144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.03, 2,864.70 and 1,144.53 is: 1,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.03 : 2,864.70 = 1,144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.03/2,864.70 = 1,144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.03x = 2,864.70 × 1,144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.03x = 3,278,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,735.09/2,076.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.33

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