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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.79, 2,864.57 and 1,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.79, 2,864.57 and 1,413.52 is: 1,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.79 : 2,864.57 = 1,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.79/2,864.57 = 1,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.79x = 2,864.57 × 1,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.79x = 4,049,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,112.76/2,077.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.76

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