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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.84, 4,627.27 and 1,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.84, 4,627.27 and 1,440.14 is: 2,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.84 : 4,627.27 = 1,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.84/4,627.27 = 1,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.84x = 4,627.27 × 1,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.84x = 6,663,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,929.99/3,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.92

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