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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.25, 2,911.20 and 1,401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.25, 2,911.20 and 1,401.13 is: 1,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.25 : 2,911.20 = 1,401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.25/2,911.20 = 1,401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.25x = 2,911.20 × 1,401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.25x = 4,078,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,969.66/2,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.85

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