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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.61, 2,820 and 1,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.61, 2,820 and 1,416.18 is: 1,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.61 : 2,820 = 1,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.61/2,820 = 1,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.61x = 2,820 × 1,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.61x = 3,993,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,627.60/2,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.25

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