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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.41, 2,123.81 and 1,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.41, 2,123.81 and 1,001.60 is: 1,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.41 : 2,123.81 = 1,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.41/2,123.81 = 1,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.41x = 2,123.81 × 1,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.41x = 2,127,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,203.09/1,415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.89

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