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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.40, 2,169.70 and 1,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.40, 2,169.70 and 1,351.40 is: 2,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.40 : 2,169.70 = 1,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.40/2,169.70 = 1,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.40x = 2,169.70 × 1,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.40x = 2,932,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,132.58/1,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.60

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