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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.92, 2,867.52 and 1,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.92, 2,867.52 and 1,146.42 is: 1,582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.92 : 2,867.52 = 1,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.92/2,867.52 = 1,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.92x = 2,867.52 × 1,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.92x = 3,287,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,382.28/2,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.05

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