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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.90, 3,214.43 and 1,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.90, 3,214.43 and 1,411.25 is: 2,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.90 : 3,214.43 = 1,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.90/3,214.43 = 1,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.90x = 3,214.43 × 1,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.90x = 4,536,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,357.28/2,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.94

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