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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.62, 2,115.98 and 1,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.62, 2,115.98 and 1,363.88 is: 2,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.62 : 2,115.98 = 1,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.62/2,115.98 = 1,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.62x = 2,115.98 × 1,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.62x = 2,885,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,942.80/1,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.23

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