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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.40, 3,146.94 and 1,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.40, 3,146.94 and 1,441.43 is: 1,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.40 : 3,146.94 = 1,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.40/3,146.94 = 1,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.40x = 3,146.94 × 1,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.40x = 4,536,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,077.99/2,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.29

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