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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.36, 2,863.82 and 1,446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.36, 2,863.82 and 1,446.92 is: 1,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.36 : 2,863.82 = 1,446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.36/2,863.82 = 1,446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.36x = 2,863.82 × 1,446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.36x = 4,143,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,718.43/2,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.66

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