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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.40, 2,863.55 and 1,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.40, 2,863.55 and 1,404.45 is: 1,937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.40 : 2,863.55 = 1,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.40/2,863.55 = 1,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.40x = 2,863.55 × 1,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.40x = 4,021,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,705.78/2,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.80

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