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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.74, 4,354.02 and 1,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.74, 4,354.02 and 1,441.80 is: 2,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.74 : 4,354.02 = 1,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.74/4,354.02 = 1,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.74x = 4,354.02 × 1,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.74x = 6,277,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,626.04/2,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.42

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