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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.58, 2,107.29 and 1,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.58, 2,107.29 and 1,371.59 is: 2,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.58 : 2,107.29 = 1,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.58/2,107.29 = 1,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.58x = 2,107.29 × 1,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.58x = 2,890,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,331.03/1,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.24

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