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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.23, 3,463.15 and 1,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.23, 3,463.15 and 1,441.53 is: 2,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.23 : 3,463.15 = 1,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.23/3,463.15 = 1,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.23x = 3,463.15 × 1,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.23x = 4,992,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,234.62/2,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.80

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