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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.03, 5,085.57 and 1,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.03, 5,085.57 and 1,441.22 is: 2,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.03 : 5,085.57 = 1,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.03/5,085.57 = 1,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.03x = 5,085.57 × 1,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.03x = 7,329,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,329,399.77/3,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.69

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