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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.95, 2,863.86 and 1,448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.95, 2,863.86 and 1,448.02 is: 1,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.95 : 2,863.86 = 1,448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.95/2,863.86 = 1,448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.95x = 2,863.86 × 1,448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.95x = 4,146,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,926.56/2,075.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.60

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