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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.74, 3,454.93 and 1,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.74, 3,454.93 and 1,441.23 is: 1,988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.74 : 3,454.93 = 1,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.74/3,454.93 = 1,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.74x = 3,454.93 × 1,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.74x = 4,979,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,348.76/2,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.76

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