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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.99, 3,292.25 and 1,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.99, 3,292.25 and 1,441.53 is: 1,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.99 : 3,292.25 = 1,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.99/3,292.25 = 1,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.99x = 3,292.25 × 1,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.99x = 4,745,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,869.93/2,385.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.06

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