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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.46, 2,811.58 and 1,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.46, 2,811.58 and 1,404.88 is: 1,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.46 : 2,811.58 = 1,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.46/2,811.58 = 1,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.46x = 2,811.58 × 1,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.46x = 3,949,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,921.97/2,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.55

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