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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.01, 2,113.68 and 1,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.01, 2,113.68 and 1,246.32 is: 1,869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.01 : 2,113.68 = 1,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.01/2,113.68 = 1,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.01x = 2,113.68 × 1,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.01x = 2,634,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,321.66/1,409.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.63

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