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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.19, 2,135.77 and 1,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.19, 2,135.77 and 1,414.73 is: 2,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.19 : 2,135.77 = 1,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.19/2,135.77 = 1,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.19x = 2,135.77 × 1,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.19x = 3,021,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,529.02/1,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.68

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