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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.47, 4,631.38 and 1,442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.47, 4,631.38 and 1,442.93 is: 2,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.47 : 4,631.38 = 1,442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.47/4,631.38 = 1,442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.47x = 4,631.38 × 1,442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.47x = 6,682,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,730.38/3,090.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.37

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