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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.73, 3,214.62 and 1,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.73, 3,214.62 and 1,411.78 is: 2,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.73 : 3,214.62 = 1,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.73/3,214.62 = 1,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.73x = 3,214.62 × 1,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.73x = 4,538,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,336.22/2,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.00

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