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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.20, 4,760.36 and 1,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.20, 4,760.36 and 1,440.84 is: 2,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.20 : 4,760.36 = 1,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.20/4,760.36 = 1,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.20x = 4,760.36 × 1,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.20x = 6,858,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,917.10/3,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.20

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