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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.96, 2,869.32 and 1,415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.96, 2,869.32 and 1,415.36 is: 1,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.96 : 2,869.32 = 1,415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.96/2,869.32 = 1,415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.96x = 2,869.32 × 1,415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.96x = 4,061,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,120.76/2,078.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.44

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