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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.97, 2,869.02 and 1,134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.97, 2,869.02 and 1,134.78 is: 1,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.97 : 2,869.02 = 1,134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.97/2,869.02 = 1,134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.97x = 2,869.02 × 1,134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.97x = 3,255,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,706.52/2,078.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.02

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