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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.08, 5,238.04 and 1,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.08, 5,238.04 and 1,440.08 is: 2,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.08 : 5,238.04 = 1,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.08/5,238.04 = 1,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.08x = 5,238.04 × 1,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.08x = 7,543,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,196.64/3,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.09

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