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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.27, 2,918.72 and 1,407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.27, 2,918.72 and 1,407.29 is: 1,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.27 : 2,918.72 = 1,407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.27/2,918.72 = 1,407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.27x = 2,918.72 × 1,407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.27x = 4,107,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,478.43/2,114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.74

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