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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.57, 2,867.06 and 1,146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.57, 2,867.06 and 1,146.07 is: 1,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.57 : 2,867.06 = 1,146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.57/2,867.06 = 1,146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.57x = 2,867.06 × 1,146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.57x = 3,285,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,851.45/2,077.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.58

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