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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.36, 3,135.78 and 1,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.36, 3,135.78 and 1,441.38 is: 2,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.36 : 3,135.78 = 1,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.36/3,135.78 = 1,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.36x = 3,135.78 × 1,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.36x = 4,519,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,850.58/2,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.20

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