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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.99, 2,856.96 and 1,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.99, 2,856.96 and 1,442.97 is: 1,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.99 : 2,856.96 = 1,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.99/2,856.96 = 1,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.99x = 2,856.96 × 1,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.99x = 4,122,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,507.57/2,070.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.60

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