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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.33, 3,454.62 and 1,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.33, 3,454.62 and 1,441.19 is: 1,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.33 : 3,454.62 = 1,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.33/3,454.62 = 1,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.33x = 3,454.62 × 1,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.33x = 4,978,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,763.80/2,503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.86

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