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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.11, 2,120.61 and 1,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.11, 2,120.61 and 1,241.35 is: 1,860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.11 : 2,120.61 = 1,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.11/2,120.61 = 1,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.11x = 2,120.61 × 1,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.11x = 2,632,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,419.22/1,415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.22

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