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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.24, 4,355.62 and 1,441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.24, 4,355.62 and 1,441.29 is: 2,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.24 : 4,355.62 = 1,441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.24/4,355.62 = 1,441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.24x = 4,355.62 × 1,441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.24x = 6,277,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,732.39/2,903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.32

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