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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.20, 3,099.72 and 1,414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.20, 3,099.72 and 1,414.32 is: 2,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.20 : 3,099.72 = 1,414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.20/3,099.72 = 1,414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.20x = 3,099.72 × 1,414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.20x = 4,383,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,995.99/2,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.79

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