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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904, 4,354.62 and 1,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904, 4,354.62 and 1,441.44 is: 2,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904 : 4,354.62 = 1,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904/4,354.62 = 1,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904x = 4,354.62 × 1,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904x = 6,276,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,276,923.45/2,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.48

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