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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.76, 4,500.36 and 1,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.76, 4,500.36 and 1,441.49 is: 2,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.76 : 4,500.36 = 1,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.76/4,500.36 = 1,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.76x = 4,500.36 × 1,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.76x = 6,487,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,201.43/3,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.41

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