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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.53, 2,867.03 and 1,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.53, 2,867.03 and 1,146.03 is: 1,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.53 : 2,867.03 = 1,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.53/2,867.03 = 1,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.53x = 2,867.03 × 1,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.53x = 3,285,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,696.66/2,077.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.54

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