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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.28, 2,764.60 and 1,413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.28, 2,764.60 and 1,413.61 is: 1,951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.28 : 2,764.60 = 1,413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.28/2,764.60 = 1,413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.28x = 2,764.60 × 1,413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.28x = 3,908,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,055.76/2,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.81

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