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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.42, 2,977.52 and 1,412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.42, 2,977.52 and 1,412.02 is: 1,948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.42 : 2,977.52 = 1,412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.42/2,977.52 = 1,412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.42x = 2,977.52 × 1,412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.42x = 4,204,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,317.79/2,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.77

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