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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.91, 2,162.85 and 1,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.91, 2,162.85 and 1,340.14 is: 2,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.91 : 2,162.85 = 1,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.91/2,162.85 = 1,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.91x = 2,162.85 × 1,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.91x = 2,898,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,521.80/1,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.41

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