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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.02, 2,113.73 and 1,296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.02, 2,113.73 and 1,296.21 is: 1,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.02 : 2,113.73 = 1,296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.02/2,113.73 = 1,296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.02x = 2,113.73 × 1,296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.02x = 2,739,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,837.96/1,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.74

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