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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.78, 4,693.17 and 1,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.78, 4,693.17 and 1,440.01 is: 2,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.78 : 4,693.17 = 1,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.78/4,693.17 = 1,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.78x = 4,693.17 × 1,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.78x = 6,758,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,211.73/3,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.02

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