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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.01, 2,914.61 and 1,404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.01, 2,914.61 and 1,404.83 is: 1,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.01 : 2,914.61 = 1,404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.01/2,914.61 = 1,404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.01x = 2,914.61 × 1,404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.01x = 4,094,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,531.57/2,113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.77

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