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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.61, 2,189.41 and 1,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.61, 2,189.41 and 1,361.19 is: 2,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.61 : 2,189.41 = 1,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.61/2,189.41 = 1,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.61x = 2,189.41 × 1,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.61x = 2,980,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,203.00/1,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.78

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