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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.32, 3,008.16 and 1,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.32, 3,008.16 and 1,394 is: 1,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.32 : 3,008.16 = 1,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.32/3,008.16 = 1,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.32x = 3,008.16 × 1,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.32x = 4,193,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,375.04/2,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.40

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