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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.62, 4,498.28 and 1,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.62, 4,498.28 and 1,441.02 is: 2,159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.62 : 4,498.28 = 1,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.62/4,498.28 = 1,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.62x = 4,498.28 × 1,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.62x = 6,482,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,111.45/3,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.54

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