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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.00, 2,161.71 and 1,211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.00, 2,161.71 and 1,211.73 is: 1,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.00 : 2,161.71 = 1,211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.00/2,161.71 = 1,211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.00x = 2,161.71 × 1,211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.00x = 2,619,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,422.40/1,440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.04

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