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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.13, 2,865.26 and 1,144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.13, 2,865.26 and 1,144.63 is: 1,579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.13 : 2,865.26 = 1,144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.13/2,865.26 = 1,144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.13x = 2,865.26 × 1,144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.13x = 3,279,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,642.50/2,076.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.69

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