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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.10, 5,281.56 and 1,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.10, 5,281.56 and 1,441.73 is: 2,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.10 : 5,281.56 = 1,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.10/5,281.56 = 1,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.10x = 5,281.56 × 1,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.10x = 7,614,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,583.50/3,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.72

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