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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.99, 4,240.38 and 1,441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.99, 4,240.38 and 1,441.41 is: 2,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.99 : 4,240.38 = 1,441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.99/4,240.38 = 1,441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.99x = 4,240.38 × 1,441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.99x = 6,112,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,126.14/2,829.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.77

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