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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.62, 2,127.56 and 1,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.62, 2,127.56 and 1,298.36 is: 1,943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.62 : 2,127.56 = 1,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.62/2,127.56 = 1,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.62x = 2,127.56 × 1,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.62x = 2,762,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,338.80/1,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.09

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