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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.79, 2,873.34 and 1,418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.79, 2,873.34 and 1,418.91 is: 1,958.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.79 : 2,873.34 = 1,418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.79/2,873.34 = 1,418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.79x = 2,873.34 × 1,418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.79x = 4,077,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,010.86/2,081.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.42

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