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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.07, 3,290.09 and 1,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.07, 3,290.09 and 1,440.41 is: 1,986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.07 : 3,290.09 = 1,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.07/3,290.09 = 1,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.07x = 3,290.09 × 1,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.07x = 4,739,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,054.88/2,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.97

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