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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.33, 2,976.34 and 1,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.33, 2,976.34 and 1,411.72 is: 1,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.33 : 2,976.34 = 1,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.33/2,976.34 = 1,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.33x = 2,976.34 × 1,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.33x = 4,201,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,758.70/2,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.67

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