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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.85, 2,162.52 and 1,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.85, 2,162.52 and 1,348.44 is: 2,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.85 : 2,162.52 = 1,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.85/2,162.52 = 1,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.85x = 2,162.52 × 1,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.85x = 2,916,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,028.47/1,441.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.43

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