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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.67, 3,806.98 and 1,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.67, 3,806.98 and 1,441.76 is: 2,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.67 : 3,806.98 = 1,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.67/3,806.98 = 1,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.67x = 3,806.98 × 1,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.67x = 5,488,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,751.48/2,539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.21

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