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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.63, 3,454.92 and 1,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.63, 3,454.92 and 1,441.36 is: 1,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.63 : 3,454.92 = 1,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.63/3,454.92 = 1,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.63x = 3,454.92 × 1,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.63x = 4,979,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,783.49/2,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.03

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