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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.27, 2,920.10 and 1,408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.27, 2,920.10 and 1,408.29 is: 1,944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.27 : 2,920.10 = 1,408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.27/2,920.10 = 1,408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.27x = 2,920.10 × 1,408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.27x = 4,112,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,340.59/2,115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.12

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