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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.26, 3,208.98 and 1,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.26, 3,208.98 and 1,441 is: 1,989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.26 : 3,208.98 = 1,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.26/3,208.98 = 1,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.26x = 3,208.98 × 1,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.26x = 4,624,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,140.18/2,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.51

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