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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.88, 2,041.35 and 1,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.88, 2,041.35 and 1,221.96 is: 1,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.88 : 2,041.35 = 1,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.88/2,041.35 = 1,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.88x = 2,041.35 × 1,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.88x = 2,494,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,448.05/1,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.59

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