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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.25, 2,909.82 and 1,400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.25, 2,909.82 and 1,400.13 is: 1,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.25 : 2,909.82 = 1,400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.25/2,909.82 = 1,400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.25x = 2,909.82 × 1,400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.25x = 4,074,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,111.73/2,108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.47

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