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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.46, 3,940.08 and 1,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.46, 3,940.08 and 1,441.20 is: 2,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.46 : 3,940.08 = 1,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.46/3,940.08 = 1,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.46x = 3,940.08 × 1,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.46x = 5,678,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,443.30/2,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.19

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