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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.32, 2,014.42 and 1,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.32, 2,014.42 and 1,283.92 is: 1,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.32 : 2,014.42 = 1,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.32/2,014.42 = 1,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.32x = 2,014.42 × 1,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.32x = 2,586,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,354.13/1,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.22

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