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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.28, 2,865.36 and 1,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.28, 2,865.36 and 1,144.80 is: 1,579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.28 : 2,865.36 = 1,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.28/2,865.36 = 1,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.28x = 2,865.36 × 1,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.28x = 3,280,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,264.13/2,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.88

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