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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.91, 2,111.17 and 1,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.91, 2,111.17 and 1,361.73 is: 2,030.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.91 : 2,111.17 = 1,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.91/2,111.17 = 1,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.91x = 2,111.17 × 1,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.91x = 2,874,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,840.12/1,415.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.38

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