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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.82, 2,807.58 and 1,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.82, 2,807.58 and 1,405.90 is: 1,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.82 : 2,807.58 = 1,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.82/2,807.58 = 1,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.82x = 2,807.58 × 1,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.82x = 3,947,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,176.72/2,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.82

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