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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.09, 3,478.68 and 1,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.09, 3,478.68 and 1,441.98 is: 2,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.09 : 3,478.68 = 1,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.09/3,478.68 = 1,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.09x = 3,478.68 × 1,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.09x = 5,016,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,186.99/2,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.20

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