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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.72, 2,115.72 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.72, 2,115.72 and 1,373.28 is: 2,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.72 : 2,115.72 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.72/2,115.72 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.72x = 2,115.72 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.72x = 2,905,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,475.96/1,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.51

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