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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.19, 3,454.53 and 1,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.19, 3,454.53 and 1,441.12 is: 1,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.19 : 3,454.53 = 1,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.19/3,454.53 = 1,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.19x = 3,454.53 × 1,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.19x = 4,978,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,375.00/2,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.82

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