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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.52, 2,925.54 and 1,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.52, 2,925.54 and 1,413.16 is: 1,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.52 : 2,925.54 = 1,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.52/2,925.54 = 1,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.52x = 2,925.54 × 1,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.52x = 4,134,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,256.11/2,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.72

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