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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.84, 2,129.52 and 1,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.84, 2,129.52 and 1,276.04 is: 1,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.84 : 2,129.52 = 1,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.84/2,129.52 = 1,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.84x = 2,129.52 × 1,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.84x = 2,717,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,352.70/1,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.15

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