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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.89, 2,864.21 and 1,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.89, 2,864.21 and 1,412.52 is: 1,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.89 : 2,864.21 = 1,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.89/2,864.21 = 1,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.89x = 2,864.21 × 1,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.89x = 4,045,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,746.85/2,073.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.81

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