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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.61, 2,003.33 and 1,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.61, 2,003.33 and 1,417.92 is: 1,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.61 : 2,003.33 = 1,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.61/2,003.33 = 1,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.61x = 2,003.33 × 1,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.61x = 2,840,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,554.58/1,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.95

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