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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.37, 2,914.63 and 1,404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.37, 2,914.63 and 1,404.46 is: 1,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.37 : 2,914.63 = 1,404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.37/2,914.63 = 1,404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.37x = 2,914.63 × 1,404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.37x = 4,093,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,497.48/2,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.79

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