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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.02, 2,110.72 and 1,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.02, 2,110.72 and 1,294.20 is: 1,938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.02 : 2,110.72 = 1,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.02/2,110.72 = 1,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.02x = 2,110.72 × 1,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.02x = 2,731,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,693.82/1,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.72

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