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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.84, 2,867.22 and 1,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.84, 2,867.22 and 1,146.28 is: 1,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.84 : 2,867.22 = 1,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.84/2,867.22 = 1,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.84x = 2,867.22 × 1,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.84x = 3,286,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,636.94/2,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.76

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