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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.44, 2,966.15 and 1,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.44, 2,966.15 and 1,404.10 is: 1,935.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.44 : 2,966.15 = 1,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.44/2,966.15 = 1,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.44x = 2,966.15 × 1,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.44x = 4,164,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,771.22/2,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.81

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