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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.76, 2,805 and 1,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.76, 2,805 and 1,411.60 is: 1,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.76 : 2,805 = 1,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.76/2,805 = 1,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.76x = 2,805 × 1,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.76x = 3,959,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,538.00/2,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.82

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