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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.26, 2,040.43 and 1,461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.26, 2,040.43 and 1,461.92 is: 2,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.26 : 2,040.43 = 1,461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.26/2,040.43 = 1,461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.26x = 2,040.43 × 1,461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.26x = 2,982,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,945.43/1,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.32

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