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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.71, 2,867.19 and 1,146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.71, 2,867.19 and 1,146.21 is: 1,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.71 : 2,867.19 = 1,146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.71/2,867.19 = 1,146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.71x = 2,867.19 × 1,146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.71x = 3,286,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,401.85/2,077.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.74

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