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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.26, 4,627.64 and 1,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.26, 4,627.64 and 1,440.74 is: 2,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.26 : 4,627.64 = 1,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.26/4,627.64 = 1,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.26x = 4,627.64 × 1,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.26x = 6,667,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,226.05/3,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.40

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