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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.81, 2,914.79 and 1,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.81, 2,914.79 and 1,414.41 is: 1,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.81 : 2,914.79 = 1,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.81/2,914.79 = 1,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.81x = 2,914.79 × 1,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.81x = 4,122,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,701.05/2,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.29

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