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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.39, 2,146.34 and 1,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.39, 2,146.34 and 1,141.57 is: 1,704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.39 : 2,146.34 = 1,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.39/2,146.34 = 1,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.39x = 2,146.34 × 1,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.39x = 2,450,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,202.89/1,437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.62

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