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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.31, 2,918.76 and 1,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.31, 2,918.76 and 1,407.33 is: 1,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.31 : 2,918.76 = 1,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.31/2,918.76 = 1,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.31x = 2,918.76 × 1,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.31x = 4,107,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,658.51/2,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.79

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