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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.93, 2,129.06 and 1,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.93, 2,129.06 and 1,282.08 is: 1,926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.93 : 2,129.06 = 1,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.93/2,129.06 = 1,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.93x = 2,129.06 × 1,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.93x = 2,729,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,618.83/1,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.43

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