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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.62, 4,244.01 and 1,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.62, 4,244.01 and 1,441.95 is: 2,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.62 : 4,244.01 = 1,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.62/4,244.01 = 1,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.62x = 4,244.01 × 1,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.62x = 6,119,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,629.00/2,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.24

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