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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.66, 2,044.94 and 1,416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.66, 2,044.94 and 1,416.05 is: 1,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.66 : 2,044.94 = 1,416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.66/2,044.94 = 1,416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.66x = 2,044.94 × 1,416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.66x = 2,895,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,737.29/1,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.39

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