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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.82, 4,629.40 and 1,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.82, 4,629.40 and 1,441.46 is: 2,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.82 : 4,629.40 = 1,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.82/4,629.40 = 1,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.82x = 4,629.40 × 1,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.82x = 6,673,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,094.92/3,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.50

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