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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.26, 2,868 and 1,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.26, 2,868 and 1,146.76 is: 1,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.26 : 2,868 = 1,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.26/2,868 = 1,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.26x = 2,868 × 1,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.26x = 3,288,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,907.68/2,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.53

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