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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.94, 3,804.14 and 1,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.94, 3,804.14 and 1,441.23 is: 2,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.94 : 3,804.14 = 1,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.94/3,804.14 = 1,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.94x = 3,804.14 × 1,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.94x = 5,482,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,640.69/2,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.98

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