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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.65, 2,249.78 and 1,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.65, 2,249.78 and 1,411.29 is: 2,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.65 : 2,249.78 = 1,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.65/2,249.78 = 1,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.65x = 2,249.78 × 1,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.65x = 3,175,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,084.96/1,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.40

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