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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.05, 2,011.60 and 1,361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.05, 2,011.60 and 1,361.69 is: 1,874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.05 : 2,011.60 = 1,361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.05/2,011.60 = 1,361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.05x = 2,011.60 × 1,361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.05x = 2,739,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,175.60/1,461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.80

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