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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.70, 2,101.82 and 1,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.70, 2,101.82 and 1,406.70 is: 2,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.70 : 2,101.82 = 1,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.70/2,101.82 = 1,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.70x = 2,101.82 × 1,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.70x = 2,956,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,623.16/1,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.82

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