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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.82, 4,627.90 and 1,440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.82, 4,627.90 and 1,440.46 is: 2,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.82 : 4,627.90 = 1,440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.82/4,627.90 = 1,440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.82x = 4,627.90 × 1,440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.82x = 6,666,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,312.42/3,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.01

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