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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.89, 2,932.00 and 1,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.89, 2,932.00 and 1,416.15 is: 1,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.89 : 2,932.00 = 1,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.89/2,932.00 = 1,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.89x = 2,932.00 × 1,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.89x = 4,152,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,148.26/2,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.98

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