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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.56, 4,971.99 and 1,441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.56, 4,971.99 and 1,441.58 is: 2,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.56 : 4,971.99 = 1,441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.56/4,971.99 = 1,441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.56x = 4,971.99 × 1,441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.56x = 7,167,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,521.34/3,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.78

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