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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078, 2,867.66 and 1,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078, 2,867.66 and 1,146.52 is: 1,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078 : 2,867.66 = 1,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078/2,867.66 = 1,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078x = 2,867.66 × 1,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078x = 3,287,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,829.54/2,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.21

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