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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.54, 2,854.89 and 1,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.54, 2,854.89 and 1,406.58 is: 1,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.54 : 2,854.89 = 1,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.54/2,854.89 = 1,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.54x = 2,854.89 × 1,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.54x = 4,015,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,631.18/2,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.23

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