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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.52, 3,628.38 and 1,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.52, 3,628.38 and 1,440.84 is: 2,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.52 : 3,628.38 = 1,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.52/3,628.38 = 1,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.52x = 3,628.38 × 1,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.52x = 5,227,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,915.04/2,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.20

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