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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.89, 5,447.55 and 1,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.89, 5,447.55 and 1,440.24 is: 2,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.89 : 5,447.55 = 1,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.89/5,447.55 = 1,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.89x = 5,447.55 × 1,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.89x = 7,845,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,779.41/3,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.84

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