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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.31, 2,928.42 and 1,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.31, 2,928.42 and 1,414.33 is: 1,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.31 : 2,928.42 = 1,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.31/2,928.42 = 1,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.31x = 2,928.42 × 1,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.31x = 4,141,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,752.26/2,121.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.45

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