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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078, 2,867.68 and 1,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078, 2,867.68 and 1,146.48 is: 1,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078 : 2,867.68 = 1,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078/2,867.68 = 1,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078x = 2,867.68 × 1,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078x = 3,287,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,737.77/2,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.16

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