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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.75, 2,865.92 and 1,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.75, 2,865.92 and 1,145.25 is: 1,580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.75 : 2,865.92 = 1,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.75/2,865.92 = 1,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.75x = 2,865.92 × 1,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.75x = 3,282,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,189.15/2,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.45

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