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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.77, 2,161.64 and 1,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.77, 2,161.64 and 1,362.64 is: 2,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.77 : 2,161.64 = 1,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.77/2,161.64 = 1,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.77x = 2,161.64 × 1,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.77x = 2,945,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,537.13/1,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.13

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