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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.16, 2,912.88 and 1,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.16, 2,912.88 and 1,414.48 is: 1,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.16 : 2,912.88 = 1,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.16/2,912.88 = 1,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.16x = 2,912.88 × 1,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.16x = 4,120,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,210.50/2,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.71

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