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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.12, 2,908.96 and 1,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.12, 2,908.96 and 1,401.28 is: 1,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.12 : 2,908.96 = 1,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.12/2,908.96 = 1,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.12x = 2,908.96 × 1,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.12x = 4,076,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,267.47/2,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.69

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