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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.21, 2,867.93 and 1,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.21, 2,867.93 and 1,134.02 is: 1,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.21 : 2,867.93 = 1,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.21/2,867.93 = 1,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.21x = 2,867.93 × 1,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.21x = 3,252,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,275.64/2,078.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.94

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