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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.63, 4,656.65 and 1,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.63, 4,656.65 and 1,440.41 is: 2,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.63 : 4,656.65 = 1,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.63/4,656.65 = 1,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.63x = 4,656.65 × 1,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.63x = 6,707,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,454.74/3,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.69

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