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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.64, 3,458.70 and 1,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.64, 3,458.70 and 1,441.32 is: 2,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.64 : 3,458.70 = 1,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.64/3,458.70 = 1,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.64x = 3,458.70 × 1,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.64x = 4,985,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,093.48/2,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.39

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