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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.53, 2,810.51 and 1,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.53, 2,810.51 and 1,448.41 is: 1,995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.53 : 2,810.51 = 1,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.53/2,810.51 = 1,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.53x = 2,810.51 × 1,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.53x = 4,070,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,770.79/2,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.94

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