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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.01, 5,284.40 and 1,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.01, 5,284.40 and 1,441.03 is: 2,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.01 : 5,284.40 = 1,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.01/5,284.40 = 1,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.01x = 5,284.40 × 1,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.01x = 7,614,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,968.42/3,521.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.73

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