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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.89, 3,292.56 and 1,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.89, 3,292.56 and 1,441.55 is: 1,989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.89 : 3,292.56 = 1,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.89/3,292.56 = 1,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.89x = 3,292.56 × 1,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.89x = 4,746,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,366.20/2,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.35

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