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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.08, 4,315.44 and 1,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.08, 4,315.44 and 1,414.94 is: 2,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.08 : 4,315.44 = 1,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.08/4,315.44 = 1,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.08x = 4,315.44 × 1,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.08x = 6,106,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,088.67/2,877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.32

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