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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.73, 4,627.26 and 1,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.73, 4,627.26 and 1,439.88 is: 2,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.73 : 4,627.26 = 1,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.73/4,627.26 = 1,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.73x = 4,627.26 × 1,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.73x = 6,662,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,699.13/3,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.60

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