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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.69, 5,281.08 and 1,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.69, 5,281.08 and 1,440.28 is: 2,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.69 : 5,281.08 = 1,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.69/5,281.08 = 1,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.69x = 5,281.08 × 1,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.69x = 7,606,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,233.90/3,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.82

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