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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.52, 2,911.98 and 1,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.52, 2,911.98 and 1,411.84 is: 1,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.52 : 2,911.98 = 1,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.52/2,911.98 = 1,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.52x = 2,911.98 × 1,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.52x = 4,111,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,249.84/2,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.90

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