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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,782.67, 5,673.24 and 1,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,782.67, 5,673.24 and 1,441.06 is: 2,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,782.67 : 5,673.24 = 1,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,782.67/5,673.24 = 1,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,782.67x = 5,673.24 × 1,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,782.67x = 8,175,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,479.23/3,782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.30

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