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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.79, 2,954.81 and 1,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.79, 2,954.81 and 1,396.38 is: 1,926.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.79 : 2,954.81 = 1,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.79/2,954.81 = 1,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.79x = 2,954.81 × 1,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.79x = 4,126,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,030.61/2,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.44

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