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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.88, 2,868.92 and 1,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.88, 2,868.92 and 1,147.36 is: 1,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.88 : 2,868.92 = 1,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.88/2,868.92 = 1,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.88x = 2,868.92 × 1,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.88x = 3,291,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,684.05/2,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.39

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