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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.08, 3,277.38 and 1,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.08, 3,277.38 and 1,441.96 is: 1,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.08 : 3,277.38 = 1,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.08/3,277.38 = 1,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.08x = 3,277.38 × 1,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.08x = 4,725,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,850.86/2,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.76

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