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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.18, 2,965.77 and 1,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.18, 2,965.77 and 1,404.52 is: 1,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.18 : 2,965.77 = 1,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.18/2,965.77 = 1,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.18x = 2,965.77 × 1,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.18x = 4,165,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,475.87/2,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.17

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