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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.95, 3,549.49 and 1,439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.95, 3,549.49 and 1,439.01 is: 2,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.95 : 3,549.49 = 1,439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.95/3,549.49 = 1,439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.95x = 3,549.49 × 1,439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.95x = 5,107,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,748.01/2,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.60

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