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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.44, 2,987.20 and 1,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.44, 2,987.20 and 1,419.02 is: 1,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.44 : 2,987.20 = 1,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.44/2,987.20 = 1,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.44x = 2,987.20 × 1,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.44x = 4,238,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,896.54/2,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.43

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