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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.59, 2,866.88 and 1,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.59, 2,866.88 and 1,146.03 is: 1,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.59 : 2,866.88 = 1,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.59/2,866.88 = 1,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.59x = 2,866.88 × 1,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.59x = 3,285,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,524.76/2,077.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.41

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