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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.01, 3,392.96 and 1,440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.01, 3,392.96 and 1,440.33 is: 2,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.01 : 3,392.96 = 1,440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.01/3,392.96 = 1,440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.01x = 3,392.96 × 1,440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.01x = 4,886,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,982.08/2,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.60

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