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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.48, 2,865.04 and 1,415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.48, 2,865.04 and 1,415.22 is: 1,951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.48 : 2,865.04 = 1,415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.48/2,865.04 = 1,415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.48x = 2,865.04 × 1,415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.48x = 4,054,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,661.91/2,077.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.72

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