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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.52, 2,121.68 and 1,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.52, 2,121.68 and 1,004.41 is: 1,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.52 : 2,121.68 = 1,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.52/2,121.68 = 1,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.52x = 2,121.68 × 1,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.52x = 2,131,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,030.15/1,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.41

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