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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.09, 2,960.03 and 1,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.09, 2,960.03 and 1,398.49 is: 1,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.09 : 2,960.03 = 1,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.09/2,960.03 = 1,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.09x = 2,960.03 × 1,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.09x = 4,139,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,572.35/2,144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.69

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