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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.88, 3,455.06 and 1,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.88, 3,455.06 and 1,441.67 is: 1,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.88 : 3,455.06 = 1,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.88/3,455.06 = 1,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.88x = 3,455.06 × 1,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.88x = 4,981,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,031.87/2,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.33

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