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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.48, 2,868.76 and 1,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.48, 2,868.76 and 1,416 is: 1,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.48 : 2,868.76 = 1,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.48/2,868.76 = 1,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.48x = 2,868.76 × 1,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.48x = 4,062,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,164.16/2,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.51

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