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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.63, 2,135.57 and 1,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.63, 2,135.57 and 1,341.63 is: 2,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.63 : 2,135.57 = 1,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.63/2,135.57 = 1,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.63x = 2,135.57 × 1,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.63x = 2,865,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,138.07/1,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.97

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