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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.44, 5,238.72 and 1,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.44, 5,238.72 and 1,440 is: 2,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.44 : 5,238.72 = 1,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.44/5,238.72 = 1,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.44x = 5,238.72 × 1,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.44x = 7,543,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,756.80/3,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.41

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