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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.91, 2,864.27 and 1,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.91, 2,864.27 and 1,413.62 is: 1,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.91 : 2,864.27 = 1,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.91/2,864.27 = 1,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.91x = 2,864.27 × 1,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.91x = 4,048,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,978.57/2,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.59

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