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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.08, 2,179.76 and 1,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.08, 2,179.76 and 1,241.44 is: 1,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.08 : 2,179.76 = 1,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.08/2,179.76 = 1,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.08x = 2,179.76 × 1,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.08x = 2,706,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,041.25/1,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.35

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