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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.35, 4,354.97 and 1,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.35, 4,354.97 and 1,441.71 is: 2,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.35 : 4,354.97 = 1,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.35/4,354.97 = 1,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.35x = 4,354.97 × 1,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.35x = 6,278,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,596.59/2,904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.79

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