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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.94, 3,722.64 and 1,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.94, 3,722.64 and 1,441.11 is: 2,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.94 : 3,722.64 = 1,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.94/3,722.64 = 1,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.94x = 3,722.64 × 1,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.94x = 5,364,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,750.39/2,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.26

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