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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.55, 3,209.25 and 1,409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.55, 3,209.25 and 1,409.59 is: 2,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.55 : 3,209.25 = 1,409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.55/3,209.25 = 1,409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.55x = 3,209.25 × 1,409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.55x = 4,523,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,728.52/2,141.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.36

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