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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.08, 2,857.86 and 1,408.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.08, 2,857.86 and 1,408.77 is: 1,943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.08 : 2,857.86 = 1,408.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.08/2,857.86 = 1,408.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.08x = 2,857.86 × 1,408.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.08x = 4,026,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,067.43/2,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.95

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