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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.95, 2,867.55 and 1,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.95, 2,867.55 and 1,146.45 is: 1,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.95 : 2,867.55 = 1,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.95/2,867.55 = 1,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.95x = 2,867.55 × 1,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.95x = 3,287,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,502.70/2,077.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.09

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