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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.49, 2,916.80 and 1,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.49, 2,916.80 and 1,404.08 is: 1,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.49 : 2,916.80 = 1,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.49/2,916.80 = 1,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.49x = 2,916.80 × 1,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.49x = 4,095,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,420.54/2,113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.75

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