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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.29, 2,866.66 and 1,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.29, 2,866.66 and 1,145.79 is: 1,581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.29 : 2,866.66 = 1,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.29/2,866.66 = 1,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.29x = 2,866.66 × 1,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.29x = 3,284,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,590.36/2,077.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.19

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