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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.30, 2,011.94 and 1,361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.30, 2,011.94 and 1,361.94 is: 1,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.30 : 2,011.94 = 1,361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.30/2,011.94 = 1,361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.30x = 2,011.94 × 1,361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.30x = 2,740,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,134.75/1,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.13

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