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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.93, 2,101.15 and 1,228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.93, 2,101.15 and 1,228.93 is: 1,841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.93 : 2,101.15 = 1,228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.93/2,101.15 = 1,228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.93x = 2,101.15 × 1,228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.93x = 2,582,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,166.27/1,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.87

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