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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.25, 2,812.13 and 1,416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.25, 2,812.13 and 1,416.61 is: 1,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.25 : 2,812.13 = 1,416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.25/2,812.13 = 1,416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.25x = 2,812.13 × 1,416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.25x = 3,983,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,691.48/2,037.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.43

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