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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.36, 3,455.70 and 1,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.36, 3,455.70 and 1,441.64 is: 1,989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.36 : 3,455.70 = 1,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.36/3,455.70 = 1,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.36x = 3,455.70 × 1,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.36x = 4,981,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,875.35/2,504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.28

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