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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.61, 2,868.52 and 1,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.61, 2,868.52 and 1,134.45 is: 1,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.61 : 2,868.52 = 1,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.61/2,868.52 = 1,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.61x = 2,868.52 × 1,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.61x = 3,254,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,192.51/2,078.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.56

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