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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.38, 2,863.90 and 1,412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.38, 2,863.90 and 1,412.05 is: 1,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.38 : 2,863.90 = 1,412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.38/2,863.90 = 1,412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.38x = 2,863.90 × 1,412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.38x = 4,043,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,970.00/2,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.61

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