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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.34, 2,190.54 and 1,344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.34, 2,190.54 and 1,344.57 is: 2,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.34 : 2,190.54 = 1,344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.34/2,190.54 = 1,344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.34x = 2,190.54 × 1,344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.34x = 2,945,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,331.20/1,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.50

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