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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.80, 2,122.88 and 1,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.80, 2,122.88 and 1,362.80 is: 2,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.80 : 2,122.88 = 1,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.80/2,122.88 = 1,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.80x = 2,122.88 × 1,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.80x = 2,893,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,060.86/1,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.97

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