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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.32, 2,122.98 and 1,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.32, 2,122.98 and 1,382.92 is: 2,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.32 : 2,122.98 = 1,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.32/2,122.98 = 1,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.32x = 2,122.98 × 1,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.32x = 2,935,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,911.50/1,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.38

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