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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.04, 2,875.39 and 1,413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.04, 2,875.39 and 1,413.64 is: 1,948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.04 : 2,875.39 = 1,413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.04/2,875.39 = 1,413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.04x = 2,875.39 × 1,413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.04x = 4,064,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,751.94/2,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.55

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