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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.41, 2,144.40 and 1,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.41, 2,144.40 and 1,362.37 is: 2,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.41 : 2,144.40 = 1,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.41/2,144.40 = 1,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.41x = 2,144.40 × 1,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.41x = 2,921,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,459.42/1,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.39

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