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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.19, 2,034.14 and 1,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.19, 2,034.14 and 1,441.17 is: 1,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.19 : 2,034.14 = 1,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.19/2,034.14 = 1,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.19x = 2,034.14 × 1,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.19x = 2,931,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,534.34/1,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.22

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