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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.44, 2,015.36 and 1,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.44, 2,015.36 and 1,341.08 is: 1,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.44 : 2,015.36 = 1,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.44/2,015.36 = 1,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.44x = 2,015.36 × 1,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.44x = 2,702,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,758.99/1,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.43

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