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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.24, 4,350.78 and 1,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.24, 4,350.78 and 1,441.08 is: 2,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.24 : 4,350.78 = 1,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.24/4,350.78 = 1,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.24x = 4,350.78 × 1,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.24x = 6,269,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,822.04/2,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.08

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