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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.45, 2,854.89 and 1,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.45, 2,854.89 and 1,441.52 is: 1,988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.45 : 2,854.89 = 1,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.45/2,854.89 = 1,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.45x = 2,854.89 × 1,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.45x = 4,115,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,366.76/2,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.63

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