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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.58, 4,314.69 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.58, 4,314.69 and 1,414.44 is: 2,121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.58 : 4,314.69 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.58/4,314.69 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.58x = 4,314.69 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.58x = 6,102,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,870.12/2,876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.57

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