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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416, 2,121.36 and 1,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416, 2,121.36 and 1,309.92 is: 1,962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416 : 2,121.36 = 1,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416/2,121.36 = 1,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416x = 2,121.36 × 1,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416x = 2,778,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,811.89/1,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.44

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