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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.42, 2,982.39 and 1,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.42, 2,982.39 and 1,414.41 is: 1,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.42 : 2,982.39 = 1,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.42/2,982.39 = 1,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.42x = 2,982.39 × 1,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.42x = 4,218,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,322.24/2,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.55

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