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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.84, 2,096.72 and 1,441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.84, 2,096.72 and 1,441.07 is: 1,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.84 : 2,096.72 = 1,441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.84/2,096.72 = 1,441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.84x = 2,096.72 × 1,441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.84x = 3,021,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,520.29/1,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.77

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