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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.08, 2,953.58 and 1,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.08, 2,953.58 and 1,396.28 is: 1,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.08 : 2,953.58 = 1,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.08/2,953.58 = 1,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.08x = 2,953.58 × 1,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.08x = 4,124,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,024.68/2,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.14

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