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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 2,103.80 and 1,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 2,103.80 and 1,396.45 is: 2,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 2,103.80 = 1,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/2,103.80 = 1,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 2,103.80 × 1,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 2,937,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,851.51/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.91

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