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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.05, 2,866.14 and 1,145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.05, 2,866.14 and 1,145.55 is: 1,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.05 : 2,866.14 = 1,145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.05/2,866.14 = 1,145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.05x = 2,866.14 × 1,145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.05x = 3,283,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,306.68/2,077.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.75

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