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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.57, 2,868.37 and 1,134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.57, 2,868.37 and 1,134.39 is: 1,565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.57 : 2,868.37 = 1,134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.57/2,868.37 = 1,134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.57x = 2,868.37 × 1,134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.57x = 3,253,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,850.24/2,078.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.43

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