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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.96, 4,215.90 and 1,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.96, 4,215.90 and 1,441 is: 2,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.96 : 4,215.90 = 1,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.96/4,215.90 = 1,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.96x = 4,215.90 × 1,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.96x = 6,075,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,111.90/2,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.99

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