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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.16, 2,865.06 and 1,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.16, 2,865.06 and 1,413.74 is: 1,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.16 : 2,865.06 = 1,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.16/2,865.06 = 1,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.16x = 2,865.06 × 1,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.16x = 4,050,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,449.92/2,077.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.99

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