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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.16, 2,798.94 and 1,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.16, 2,798.94 and 1,409.08 is: 1,941.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.16 : 2,798.94 = 1,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.16/2,798.94 = 1,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.16x = 2,798.94 × 1,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.16x = 3,943,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,930.38/2,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.71

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