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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.88, 2,867.48 and 1,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.88, 2,867.48 and 1,146.40 is: 1,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.88 : 2,867.48 = 1,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.88/2,867.48 = 1,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.88x = 2,867.48 × 1,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.88x = 3,287,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,279.07/2,077.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.04

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