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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.76, 2,821.37 and 1,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.76, 2,821.37 and 1,414.26 is: 1,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.76 : 2,821.37 = 1,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.76/2,821.37 = 1,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.76x = 2,821.37 × 1,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.76x = 3,990,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,143.66/2,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.40

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