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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.11, 3,262.41 and 1,420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.11, 3,262.41 and 1,420.25 is: 1,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.11 : 3,262.41 = 1,420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.11/3,262.41 = 1,420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.11x = 3,262.41 × 1,420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.11x = 4,633,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,421.49/2,365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.07

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