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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.66, 3,085.17 and 1,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.66, 3,085.17 and 1,441.01 is: 1,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.66 : 3,085.17 = 1,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.66/3,085.17 = 1,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.66x = 3,085.17 × 1,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.66x = 4,445,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,760.82/2,236.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.68

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