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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.43, 2,856.70 and 1,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.43, 2,856.70 and 1,399.48 is: 1,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.43 : 2,856.70 = 1,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.43/2,856.70 = 1,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.43x = 2,856.70 × 1,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.43x = 3,997,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,897.32/2,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.95

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