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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.61, 2,187.91 and 1,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.61, 2,187.91 and 1,360.19 is: 2,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.61 : 2,187.91 = 1,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.61/2,187.91 = 1,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.61x = 2,187.91 × 1,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.61x = 2,975,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,980.47/1,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.29

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