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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.66, 3,083.79 and 1,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.66, 3,083.79 and 1,440.01 is: 1,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.66 : 3,083.79 = 1,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.66/3,083.79 = 1,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.66x = 3,083.79 × 1,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.66x = 4,440,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,688.44/2,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.30

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