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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.49, 2,916.19 and 1,405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.49, 2,916.19 and 1,405.59 is: 1,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.49 : 2,916.19 = 1,405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.49/2,916.19 = 1,405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.49x = 2,916.19 × 1,405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.49x = 4,098,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,958.32/2,112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.34

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