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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.23, 5,495.61 and 1,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.23, 5,495.61 and 1,441.40 is: 2,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.23 : 5,495.61 = 1,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.23/5,495.61 = 1,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.23x = 5,495.61 × 1,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.23x = 7,921,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,372.25/3,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.22

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