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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.47, 2,061.81 and 1,211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.47, 2,061.81 and 1,211.46 is: 1,815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.47 : 2,061.81 = 1,211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.47/2,061.81 = 1,211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.47x = 2,061.81 × 1,211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.47x = 2,497,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,800.34/1,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.96

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