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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.01, 4,935.87 and 1,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.01, 4,935.87 and 1,441.49 is: 2,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.01 : 4,935.87 = 1,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.01/4,935.87 = 1,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.01x = 4,935.87 × 1,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.01x = 7,114,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,982.57/3,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.60

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