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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.16, 2,161.20 and 1,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.16, 2,161.20 and 1,116 is: 1,672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.16 : 2,161.20 = 1,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.16/2,161.20 = 1,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.16x = 2,161.20 × 1,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.16x = 2,411,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,899.20/1,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.42

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