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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.75, 2,868.68 and 1,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.75, 2,868.68 and 1,147.25 is: 1,583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.75 : 2,868.68 = 1,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.75/2,868.68 = 1,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.75x = 2,868.68 × 1,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.75x = 3,291,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,091.70/2,078.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.21

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