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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.44, 6,320.42 and 1,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.44, 6,320.42 and 1,441.23 is: 2,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.44 : 6,320.42 = 1,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.44/6,320.42 = 1,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.44x = 6,320.42 × 1,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.44x = 9,109,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,153.41/4,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.39

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