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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.66, 4,381.82 and 1,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.66, 4,381.82 and 1,440.32 is: 2,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.66 : 4,381.82 = 1,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.66/4,381.82 = 1,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.66x = 4,381.82 × 1,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.66x = 6,311,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,240.30/2,920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.90

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