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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.80, 2,867.46 and 1,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.80, 2,867.46 and 1,415.40 is: 1,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.80 : 2,867.46 = 1,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.80/2,867.46 = 1,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.80x = 2,867.46 × 1,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.80x = 4,058,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,602.88/2,077.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.32

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