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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.28, 2,812.92 and 1,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.28, 2,812.92 and 1,450.16 is: 1,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.28 : 2,812.92 = 1,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.28/2,812.92 = 1,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.28x = 2,812.92 × 1,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.28x = 4,079,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,170.00/2,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.34

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