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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.43, 3,134.42 and 1,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.43, 3,134.42 and 1,440.41 is: 2,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.43 : 3,134.42 = 1,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.43/3,134.42 = 1,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.43x = 3,134.42 × 1,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.43x = 4,514,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,827.04/2,090.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.76

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