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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.58, 4,628.11 and 1,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.58, 4,628.11 and 1,441.05 is: 2,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.58 : 4,628.11 = 1,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.58/4,628.11 = 1,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.58x = 4,628.11 × 1,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.58x = 6,669,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,337.92/3,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.86

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