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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 2,029.55 and 1,336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 2,029.55 and 1,336.59 is: 1,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 2,029.55 = 1,336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/2,029.55 = 1,336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 2,029.55 × 1,336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 2,712,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,669.55/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.91

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