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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.82, 3,475.80 and 1,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.82, 3,475.80 and 1,441.32 is: 2,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.82 : 3,475.80 = 1,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.82/3,475.80 = 1,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.82x = 3,475.80 × 1,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.82x = 5,009,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,740.06/2,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.47

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