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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.95, 3,623.33 and 1,441.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.95, 3,623.33 and 1,441.00 is: 2,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.95 : 3,623.33 = 1,441.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.95/3,623.33 = 1,441.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.95x = 3,623.33 × 1,441.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.95x = 5,221,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,226.66/2,416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.25

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