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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.75, 2,867.30 and 1,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.75, 2,867.30 and 1,146.25 is: 1,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.75 : 2,867.30 = 1,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.75/2,867.30 = 1,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.75x = 2,867.30 × 1,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.75x = 3,286,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,642.63/2,077.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.83

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